Human Perspectives in Cyber Security

Digital technology and the internet have become an integral part of most people’s lives. As a result, the safety of society is now also dependent on the security of the online and digital world. With digital service users being potentially anyone nowadays, understanding who the user is, how safely they interact online and with digital technologies, and how vulnerable they are to cybercrimes is of the utmost importance. At the same time, humans are the creators of the digital world, and their decisions shape the security of the cyber environment. The Human Perspectives in Cyber Security (HPCS) Research Group examines users as they interact with cyber security from the human-sciences perspective, with the aim to improve cyber security for society.

The HPCS Research Group conducts cutting-edge research covering a multitude of research topics, including (but not limited to):

• Information Security Management
• Information Security Behaviour and Security Hygiene 
• Information Security Policies and Compliance
• Cyber Security Psychology and Cognition, NeuroSec
• Security-related Stress (SRS)
• Inclusive and accessible security
• Cybercrime and Threat Landscape
• Digital Trust & Privacy
• User perspectives on authentication
• Social engineering and disinformation
• Cyber security practices and social phenomena
• Cyber security awareness and education

The group supports its members through joint events, feedback & mentoring, project team building, and hosting visitors. 

The group welcomes new members, including new Ph.D. students and external members.