Humanistic perspectives on cybersecurity mapped in a new working paper
Cybersecurity has long been closely associated with technological solutions and digital systems. However, humanities research is now highlighting the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity. In a new working paper, Karina Dollerup, former research assistant at SHAPE, maps out six key themes that emphasize the human factor as crucial in cybersecurity.
The working paper, part of SHAPE's engagement in cybersecurity discussions at Aarhus University, presents the following themes:
- Human factors: How human behavior and psychological factors affect cybersecurity.
- Organisational security culture: How organizational culture and risk management affect cybersecurity.
- Education and training: The importance of targeted education and training to improve cybersecurity.
- Society and politics: How societal and political factors influence cybersecurity.
- Ethics: Ethical dilemmas in cybersecurity research and practice.
- Design and machine learning: Technologies such as eye-tracking and machine learning, and how they can be used to strengthen cybersecurity.
The working paper emphasizes that humanities perspectives already play a significant role in cybersecurity research and points to the great potential for the humanities to contribute even more in the future. Cybersecurity is therefore not only about technological solutions; it is also about human experience and behavior, organizational dynamics, and cultural change.
It also highlights the important role of humanities researchers in interdisciplinary research and development projects.
Download the working paper here (DA).
If you have any comments or questions about the working paper, please do not hesitate to reach out to Peter Lauritsen, Head of Centre at SHAPE.