Digital Technology and Cyber Security
A special issue of Information (ISSN 2078-2489). This special issue belongs to the section "Information Security and Privacy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: telecommunications; computer networks; cybersecurity and data privacy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The proposed Special Issue “Digital Technology and Cyber Security” aims to explore managerial, organizational, and human-centric dimensions of cybersecurity in the digital era. It invites research focusing on the technological and institutional aspects of cyber threats, research which aligns with evolving regulations and standards, and research which leverages AI both defensively and offensively. Contributions should emphasize governance and strategic frameworks.
Scope and Objectives
- Examine frameworks for organizational readiness and incident preparedness in the face of cyber attacks.
- Investigate the adoption, integration, and impacts of ISO/IEC information security standards on risk management.
- Explore models for developing and assessing digital competencies and bridging skill gaps in the cybersecurity workforce.
- Assess governance, risk, and ethical considerations in deploying AI-driven security tools and countering AI-enabled threats.
Topics of Interest
- Technological Preparedness and Incident Readiness
- NIS2 Alignment and Implementation
- ISO/IEC Standardization
- Digital Competency Development
- AI in Cybersecurity Management
- Adversarial AI and Attack Simulations
Dr. Pedro Pinto
Dr. Paulina Rutecka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- digital technology
- cybersecurity
- human-centric cybersecurity
- organizational cybersecurity
- managerial aspects of cybersecurity
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