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My research examines the cognitive and behavioral dynamics that shape decision-making in cyberspace. I have developed an experimental approach that immerses participants in realistic, high-fidelity decision environments, enabling causal measurement of judgment, trust, and behavior under controlled conditions. As part of this work, I seen to unravel the psychological mechanisms that underpin these behaviors and use that insight to design targeted interventions that boost resilience.
My teaching seeks to illuminate the human dimension of cybersecurity. Applying theories from political science, psychology and behavioral economics, my courses explore the attitudes, behaviors and perceptions associated with different stakeholders in cybersecurity.
- Shandler, Ryan. (2025). “Cyber Conflict & Domestic Audience Costs”. International Interactions, 1 - 25. https://doi.org/10.1080/03050629.2025.2478145
- Shandler, Ryan & Daphna Canetti. (2024). “Special Issue Introduction: Cyber Conflict – Moving From Speculation to Investigation”. Journal of Peace Research, 61(1): 3-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/00223433231219441
- Eric Jardine, Nathaniel Porter & Ryan Shandler. (2024). “Cyberattacks and Public Opinion – The Effect of Uncertainty in Guiding Preferences”. Journal of Peace Research, 61(1): 113-118. https://doi.org/10.1177/00223433231218178
- Shandler, Ryan, Nadiya Kostyuk & Harry Oppenheimer. (2023). “Public Opinion & Cyber-Terrorism”. Public Opinion Quarterly, 87(1): 92-119. https://doi.org/10.1093/poq/nfad006
- Shandler, Ryan, Michael Gross & Daphna Canetti. (2023). “Cyberattacks, Psychological Distress and Military Escalation: An Internal Meta-Analysis”. Journal of Global Security Studies, 8(1): 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1093/jogss/ogac042
- Shandler, Ryan & Miguel Gomez. (2023). “The Hidden Threat of Cyber-Attacks --- Undermining Public Confidence in Government”. Journal of Information Technology & Politics, 20(4): 359-374. https://doi.org/10.1080/19331681.2022.2112796