Chiara Carboni, Celia Brightwell, Orit Halpern, Oscar Freyer, Stephen Gilbert
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Abstract
Common approaches to cybersecurity frame end users as the weakest link in a system. In this Perspective, we argue that appraising end users as contributors to security can help reconcile both security and care practices. Through two case studies, including Swedish hospitals and a UK smart-home system, we demonstrate the gaps between established security protocols and the daily reality of care practices, and outline approaches to reconcile security and care.
期刊介绍:
npj Digital Medicine is an online open-access journal that focuses on publishing peer-reviewed research in the field of digital medicine. The journal covers various aspects of digital medicine, including the application and implementation of digital and mobile technologies in clinical settings, virtual healthcare, and the use of artificial intelligence and informatics.
The primary goal of the journal is to support innovation and the advancement of healthcare through the integration of new digital and mobile technologies. When determining if a manuscript is suitable for publication, the journal considers four important criteria: novelty, clinical relevance, scientific rigor, and digital innovation.