“Risk catnip” is a seductive illusion of risk that draws attention away from actual risk. It wastes time and energy on less important tasks instead of focusing on what matters most. Indulging in risk catnips sets off a chain reaction of long hours, poor focus, and high stress. The more you practice recognizing it, the easier it is to spot it and label examples of it. The last thing we need is an unlimited supply of cat nip to keep us doing our jobs.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3120851/security-leaders-need-to-stop-chasing-risk-catnip.html