Improving Cyber Security for individuals in their workplaces.

From their point of view. What works for them.
The CyberCAKE research & innovation project aims to help users quickly identify their cybersecurity blind spots, improving digital security in workplaces and communities through accessible, people-first cybersecurity tools.

CyberCake aims to let people see cyber security from their angle, bearing in mind all the time pressures, demands and requirements they are under in their day-to-day working lives.

It will enable them to improve their own security stance without judgement, without top-down training or policies but with a shared understanding of how all of us can make a contribution to keeping “cyber-safe” in our workplaces and communities.

Funded by Innovate UK and the Department for Science Innovation & Technology, with input and feedback from end-users and experts, CyberCake will deliver a cybersecurity learning experience targeted at non-technical participants to improve their stance in the fight against hackers and cyber-criminals. CyberCAKE strengthens cyber resilience and awareness where it is most needed, and least supported or understood.

88% of cybersecurity breaches are human error

This is according to Stanford University’s “Psychology of Human Error” report. Often, hackers gain access by the basic mistakes people make. Most commonly, people:

  • Fall for phishing links.
  • Create weak passwords.
  • Send information to the wrong people.
  • Make errors when setting up systems.
  • Leave devices & data unsecured.

People don't appreciate how small behaviour changes can have a massive impact on reducing their cyber risk at home and work. The CyberCake project aims to give individuals safe, non-technical ways to explore and improve security attitudes and behaviours without judgement. In turn, the security posture of their organisations is improved and enhanced.

Human-error Breaches

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Marks & Spencer

The recent 2025 Marks & Spencer breach was caused by “human error” by staff at one of their suppliers. This cost the company around £300 million in lost profits and disruption.

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Co-op

The 2025 Co-op breach was attributed likewise to attackers exploiting "human vulnerabilities", targeting personnel directly.

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McDonalds

McDonalds exposed more than 64 million job applicants data via a breach - hackers exploited a password left as ‘123456’.

Get in Touch

If you are a cyber expert, behavioral psychologist, academic, company director, manager or owner, public sector manager, education sector leader, community group leader or interested individual, we would welcome your contribution to guide this project. Join us and help shape CyberCAKE and its ideation phase.

Get in touch now via LinkedIn, email us on hello@cybercake.org.uk or send us a message via the form below.