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Human-Centered Cybersecurity

Overview

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Human-Centered Cybersecurity program seeks to "champion the human in cybersecurity" by conducting interdisciplinary research to better understand and improve people’s interactions with cybersecurity systems, products, and services.

 

 

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Image - Ensuring Kids' Online Safety  Image - RSA Conference 2023 presentation Phishing with a net: the NIST Phish Scale and cybersecurity awareness  Image - Is your cybersecurity strategy falling victim to these 6 common pitfalls?

 


Research Areas

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Created November 17, 2016, Updated September 29, 2023