COVID-19 and Cybersecurity: Finally, an Opportunity to Disrupt?

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

ferreira, a (Author) FMUP; Ricardo Cruz Correia (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: JMIRx Med

Vol. 2 No. 2

Initial page: e21069

Publisher: JMIR Publications

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-WPP

DOI: 10.2196/21069

Abstract (EN): <jats:p>COVID-19 has challenged cybersecurity to meet the ultimate need of guaranteeing the privacy and security of human beings. Although personal and sensitive health data are needed to better understand, detect, and control the disease, many related cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities require further analysis and proper discussion. The aims of this viewpoint are to explore the consequences of COVID-19 on cybersecurity and health care as well as to foster awareness regarding the need for a change in paradigm on how cybersecurity is approached. Education and information technology literacy are important when they are suitably provided; however, they are certainly not a complete solution. Disruption needs to occur at the core of human-device interactions. Building trust, providing novel means to interact with technology (eg, digital humans), and supporting people¿the most important cybersecurity asset¿are only some of the recommendations for a more human and resilient approach to cybersecurity, during or after the pandemic.</jats:p>

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific