Abstract
Situational Awareness provides a user centric approach to security and privacy. The human factor is often recognised as
the weakest link in security, therefore situational perception and risk awareness play a leading role in the adoption and
implementation of security mechanisms. In this study we assess the understanding of security and privacy of users in possession of wearable devices. The findings demonstrate privacy complacency, as the majority of users trust the application and the wearable device manufacturer. Moreover the survey findings demonstrate a lack of understanding of security and privacy by the sample population. Finally the theoretical implications of the findings are discussed.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | International Journal on Cyber Situational Awareness |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2016 |
Keywords
- Situational awareness
- eHealth
- Wearables
- Security
- Privacy