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The UK’s hub for behavioural and social science research into security threats

Trust permeates most aspects of our lives and allows us to function on a daily basis. We trust the food we order has not been tampered with. We trust a vet to care for our sick pet. We trust our house to keep us warm, safe, and dry. Security contexts are no exception. Trust offers a mental shortcut that allows us to make immediate (and at times automatic) decisions. In some cases, this is useful as it frees up thinking space to focus on other tasks. In other cases, trust-as-a-heuristic, can be problematic.

CREST Catalogue

This catalogue provides an overview of the published outputs from CREST’s projects from October 2015 to June 2022. These outputs range from short ‘how-to’ guides to in-depth reports; policy briefs to videos; journal articles and posters; to CREST’s triannual magazine CREST Security Review.

Right-wing extremism online: can we use digital data to measure risk?

Emotional over-trust in AI technology

Rapport and trust: What’s the difference?

Recovering from failure: What can security services do to repair trust?

Rosalind Searle

Trust = confidence + vulnerability The role of the leader

The Science of Betrayal: Lessons for security practitioners