Explore cognitive biases and develop analytic techniques in this 49-minute conference talk from BSides Augusta 2014. Delve into the complexities of human perception and decision-making, examining various cognitive biases such as anchoring, clustering illusion, and confirmation bias. Learn how these biases affect network security monitoring and incident analysis. Discover practical analytic techniques, including relational investigation, differential diagnosis, and alternative analysis, to improve your critical thinking skills. Gain insights into best practices for incident management and analysis, enhancing your ability to make informed decisions in the field of cybersecurity.