Proposal(s) title:
- Contribution to the modification of standards to facilitate their use by manufacturers and writers of associated vertical standards
Proposal(s) topic:
Cybersecurity/Network and Information security
Impact on society:
Impact on society (6th Open Call)
Cybersecurity standards have traditionally focused on the operation of the hardware, software and firmware of the systems. The needs of the human elements have often not been fully considered and negative viewpoints are sometimes heard in cybersecurity standards meeting with respect to untrained and/or vulnerable consumers/end users. By considering and supporting the `human element’ in products with digital elements (an essential element), it is hoped to reduce the potential for harm to the system and also to reduce the harm to the end user. In particular improved communication should reduce the physiological harm caused to the end user when something goes wrong and they think it is their fault. Cybersecurity standards for digital systems can thus be seen to support vulnerable users and to acknowledge that all end users can be vulnerable in specific circumstances
Value of Research
The standards being developed should cover the requirements of the full range of stakeholders (including users, affected bystanders and manufacturers etc) over the complete lifetime of the product.
Full Name: Gill Whitney
Title & Organisation Name: Independent Expert
Country: United Kingdom
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Title & Organisation Name: Independent Expert
Country: United Kingdom
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