• A 3D mixed reality visualization of network topology and activity results in better dyadic cyber team communication and cyber situational awareness 

      Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Kullman, Kaur; Sütterlin, Stefan; Knox, Benjamin James; Engel, Don; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Background: Cyber defense decision-making during cyber threat situations is based on human-to-human communication aiming to establish a shared cyber situational awareness. Previous studies suggested that communication ...
    • Age and Gender Impact on Password Hygiene 

      Juozapavičius, Aušrius; Brilingaite, A.; Bukauskas, Linas; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Password hygiene plays an essential part in securing systems protected with single-factor authentication. A significant fraction of security incidents happen due to weak or reused passwords. The reasons behind differences ...
    • Ambiguous Self-Induced Disinformation (ASID) Attacks: Weaponizing a Cognitive Deficiency 

      Canham, Matthew; Sütterlin, Stefan; Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Knox, Benjamin James; Glenister, Lauren; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Humans quickly and effortlessly impose context onto ambiguous stimuli, as demonstrated through psychological projective testing and ambiguous figures. This feature of human cognition may be weaponized as part of an information ...
    • Application of intervention mapping in cybersecurity education design 

      Pirta-Dreimane, Rūta; Brilingaitė, Agnė; Majore, Ginta; Knox, Benjamin James; Lapin, Kristina; Parish, Karen; Sütterlin, Stefan; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Education in Cybersecurity is considered one of the key challenges facing the modern digitized world. Several frameworks, e.g., developed by NIST or ENISA, have defined requirements for cybersecurity education but do not ...
    • Blended learning using DIGI-resources versus traditional learning for Anatomy and Physiology in nursing students - A Quasi-experimental Study. 

      Grønlien, Heidi Kristine; Christoffersen, Trine Eker; Ringstad, Øystein; Andreassen, Marita; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      In nursing, bioscience is regarded as one of the cornerstones of nursing practice. However, bioscience disciplines as anatomy, physiology and biochemistry are considered challenging for students and the failure rate is ...
    • Cognitive agility for improved understanding and self-governance: a human-centric AI enabler 

      Knox, Benjamin James; Sütterlin, Stefan; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Chapter, 2023)
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a catalyst for innovation activity. This chapter looks at developers and entrepreneurs as key human actors forming a performance triad with the AI. Successful exploitation of AI capabilities ...
    • Cognitive Profiles and Education of Female Cyber Defence Operators 

      Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Firth-Clark, Andrea; Knox, Benjamin James; Jøsok, Øyvind; Helkala, Kirsi Marjaana; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Rapid technological developments and definition of the cyber domain as a battlefield has challenged the cognitive attributes of its operators. In order to meet these demands, higher education programs in STEM (science, ...
    • CyberEscape Approach to Advancing Hard and Soft Skills in Cybersecurity Education 

      Pirta-Dreimane, Rūta; Brilingaite, A.; Roponena, Evita; Parish, Karen; Grabis, Janis; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Bonders, Martins (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Incorporating gamification elements and innovative approaches in training and educational programs are promising for addressing cybersecurity knowledge gaps. Cybersecurity training should consider a combination of hard and ...
    • Cybergenomics: Application of behavioral genetics in cybersecurity 

      Domarkiene, Ingrida; Ambrozaitytė, Laima; Bukauskas, Linas; Rančelis, Tautvydas; Sütterlin, Stefan; Knox, Benjamin James; Maennel, Kaie; Maennel, Olaf; Parish, Karen; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Brilingaitė, Agne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Cybersecurity (CS) is a contemporary field for research and applied study of a range of aspects from across multiple disciplines. A cybersecurity expert has an in-depth knowledge of technology but is often also recognized ...
    • The Effect of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training on Vagal Tone in Athletically Talented Secondary School Students 

      Firth, Andrea M.; Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Sütterlin, Stefan; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      This study examines whether twelve sessions of heart rate variability biofeedback training would improve vagally mediated heart rate variability. If so, it would go some way in explaining why breathing based interventions ...
    • Effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment approach: A meta-analysis 

      Ptacek, Martin; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Steptoe, Karl J.; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      The presented study evaluates the evidence base underpinning the use of the Mindfulness–Acceptance–Commitment approach (MAC) in applied sport psychology. To assess the effectiveness of the MAC protocol on improving mindfulness ...
    • A framework for using humanoid robots in the school learning environment 

      Mishra, Deepti; Parish, Karen; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Wang, Hao (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      With predictions of robotics and efficient machine learning being the building blocks of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, countries need to adopt a long-term strategy to deal with potential challenges of automation and ...
    • Gamification as a neuroergonomic approach to improving interpersonal situational awareness in cyber defense 

      Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Knox, Benjamin James; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Hoffmann, Lukas; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      In cyber threat situations, the establishment of a shared situational awareness as a basis for cyber defense decision-making results from adequate communication of a Recognized Cyber Picture (RCP). RCPs consist of actively ...
    • Gender Differences in Psychosocial Experiences with Humanoid Robots, Programming, And Mathematics Course 

      Tilden, Solveig; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Parish, Karen; Mishra, Deepti; Knox, Benjamin James (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction: There is a gender imbalance in Computer science (CS) and STEM education and careers where males are more represented. With evolving technologies arising and the need for a more diverse workforce, it is important ...
    • Human-Human Communication in Cyber Threat Situations: A Systematic Review 

      Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Knox, Benjamin James; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      In cyber threat situations, decision-making processes within organizations and between the affected organization and external entities are high-stake. They require human communication entailing technical complexity, time ...
    • Individual Deep Fake Recognition Skills are Affected by Viewer’s Political Orientation, Agreement with Content and Device Used 

      Sütterlin, Stefan; Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Mägerle, Sophia; Glöckler, Sandra; Wolf, Leandra; Schray, Julian; Chandi, Alava; Bursac, Teodora; Khodabakhsh, Ali; Knox, Benjamin James; Canham, Matthew; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      AI-generated “deep fakes” is increasingly used by cybercriminals conducting targeted and tailored social engineering attacks, and for influencing public opinion. To raise awareness and efficiently train individuals in ...
    • The Influence of Team Workload Demands During a Cyber Defense Exercise on Team Performance 

      Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Sütterlin, Stefan; Knox, Benjamin James (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Research has shown that cyber defense is dependent on individual functioning as well as teamwork[1, 2]. Research has identified teamwork factors, such as communication and coordination, that increase performance [1, 3], ...
    • A Multidimensional Cyber Defence Exercise: Emphasis on Emotional, Social and Cognitive Aspects 

      Maennel, Kaie; Brilingaite, A.; Bukauskas, Linas; Juozapavičius, Aušrius; Knox, Benjamin James; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Maennel, Olaf; Majore, Ginta; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Hands-on and practical learning has been key to cybersecurity education and training success. Cyber Defence Exercises (CDX) are a common approach to training, testing, and verifying technical and soft skills. However, ...
    • A Multidimensional Cyber Defense Exercise: Emphasis on Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Aspects 

      Maennel, Kaie; Brilingaitė, Agnė; Bukauskas, Linas; Juozapavičius, Aušrius; Knox, Benjamin James; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Maennel, Olaf; Majore, Ginta; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Hands-on and practical learning has been key to cybersecurity education and training success. Cyber Defense Exercises (CDX) are a common approach to training, testing, and verifying technical and soft skills. However, ...
    • Neurophysiological and Emotional Influences on Team Communication and Metacognitive Cyber Situational Awareness During a Cyber Engineering Exercise 

      Ask, Torvald Fossåen; Knox, Benjamin James; Lugo, Ricardo Gregorio; Helgetun, Ivar; Sütterlin, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: Cyber operations unfold at superhuman speeds where cyber defense decisions are based on human-to-human communication aiming to achieve a shared cyber situational awareness. The recently proposed Orient, Locate, ...