Understanding the neurocognitive mechanisms of cognitive security

Curator note

Cognitive security aims to understand and defend against information-based threats affecting human cognition. It explores factors influencing susceptibility and resilience to misleading information and proposes a framework for understanding cognitive (in)security through the interaction of external and internal risk factors. The review emphasizes the role of neurocognitive mechanisms in decision-making and suggests that enhancing cognitive control systems, particularly through AI tools, is critical for improving cognitive resilience during threats. Understanding these dynamics is essential for developing effective intervention strategies.