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Projects

Human-Centered Cybersecurity

Overview

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

Be sure to connect with NIST and the Human-Centered Cybersecurity program on social media and subscribe to GovDelivery to stay apprised of our latest research.

Per the Sept. 29, 2026, Executive Order 14434: Inaugurating the Era of Super Intelligence, NIST is working to update its communications to incorporate the term “super intelligence” as directed.

 

 

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Research Areas

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Contacts

NIST Human-Centered Cybersecurity
[email protected]

Julie Haney

Created November 17, 2016, Updated October 28, 2026