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All people do is adapt to their perceived circumstances.
Once I fully understood this, I realised perspective is all we need.
From a young age, my parents' takeaway business provided me with a window into society at large. I saw firsthand how everyone has their own struggles. In my case, racism, abuse, poverty and neglect forced me to dig deep to overcome my own life situation.
Now, with 10+ years of expertise at the intersection of human psychology and technological innovation, I work with industry leaders and policymakers to shape research and policy agendas to counter emerging crime and security risks. (Oh, and I just published my first book!)
I also decided to train as a life coach and found Inzenity® to help others overcome themselves too. Because ultimately, the best crime prevention is helping people gain perspective.
First book out now!
"Many people think that cybersecurity is only about technology. It is not.
Cybersecurity is and has always been about people protecting people. However, the pressures and temptations that shape hackers, defenders, individuals and leaders in this field have not received the attention they deserve.
With this book, we aim to change that.
We condensed years of academic research and operational experience into this book. It talks about why people become hackers, security vulnerabilities due to human error, how even the smartest people can fall for social engineering attacks, how leaders can manage cyber risk, and a large dose of practical guidance and case studies.
This book is for anyone who is interested in the fascinating world of cybersecurity: from seasoned professionals to generally curious minds."
- Sarah Y. Zheng
Research highlights
A selection of my academic papers on why people fall for online scams and fraud, and what we could do about it:
Essays
My non-peer-reviewed musings on AI, how it relates to human cognition, data-driven technologies and their impact on society.
Organisations I have worked for/with:














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