Citation

How to cite

Cite the original study whenever you rely on its findings. Cite the database when you use its summaries, tags, behavior ratings, or data.

The PsySec Research Database

APA

Hook Security. (2026). PsySec Research Database [Data set]. https://psysec.io/research

BibTeX

@misc{psysec_research_database,
  title = {PsySec Research Database},
  author = {{Hook Security}},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://psysec.io/research}},
  note = {Accessed: YYYY-MM-DD. Licensed CC BY 4.0}
}

Include the date you accessed it; the database is updated over time (last update 2026-09-27).

A single study

Every study page has ready-made APA and BibTeX citations for the original work, with its DOI.

The term “Psychological Security”

When referring to PsySec as a concept, link to psysec.io/what-is-psysec. A peer-reviewed definition paper is in preparation; this page will list it once published.