Liars and Outliers

BRUCE SCHNEIER is an internationally renowned security technologist who studies the human side of security. A prolific author, he has written hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, as well as eleven books that together have sold more than 400,000 copies. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, and is regularly quoted in the press. His blog and monthly newsletter at www.schneier.com reach over 250,000 devoted readers worldwide.

"One of the best books I've read this year is by a security technologist, Bruce Schneier. In Liars and Outliers, he sets out to investigate how trust works in society and in business, how it is betrayed and the degree to which technology changes all of that, for the better or the worse. Schneier absolutely understands how profoundly trust oils the wheels of business and of daily life." (Margaret Heffernan, CBS MoneyWatch)"This book will appeal not only to customers interested in computer security but also on the idea of security and trust as a whole in society." (The Bookseller, 16th December 2011)"This book should be read by anyone in a leadership role, whether they're in the corporate or political sphere... an easy read and the ideas and thoughts are profound." (Naked Security, February 2012)"By concentrating on the human angle and packing the book with real world examples he has successfully stretched its appeal outside that of the security specialist to the more general reader." (E & T Magazine, March 2012)

• Introduction to the Paperback Edition ix1 Overview 1Part I the Science of Trust 152 A Natural History of Security 173 The Evolution of Cooperation 274 A Social History of Trust 415 Societal Dilemmas 51Part II a Model of Trust 616 Societal Pressures 637 Moral Pressures 758 Reputational Pressures 879 Institutional Pressures 10310 Security Systems 123Part III the Real World 13711 Competing Interests 13912 Organizations 15513 Corporations 17314 Institutions 195Part IV Conclusions 20515 How Societal Pressures Fail 20716 Technological Advances 22517 The Future 243Acknowledgments 249Notes 251References 289About the Author 349Index 350