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Team roles have been suggested to be a key predictor of team performance metrics, however, there is little research in this area. We introduce a structural equation model of the relationship between team composition as measured by Team Role Experience and Orientation (TREO) dimensions and team performance metrics in a co-operative spaceship simulation game. The results of the model indicate that variance in team composition operationalized as team roles and mediated by resources accounts for 52.5% of the team’s performance, however, the influence of team roles is minimally predictive. These results call into question the predictive validity of team roles as measured by TREO dimensions when applied as a team input variable. Our investigation suggests further study into team roles’ predictive ability on team performance is needed.

Cybersecurity breaches have consequences not only at a technical level, but also at economic, legal, individual levels. Organizations depend heavily on the internet to conduct daily operations and activities. As cyber threats increase with frequency and severity, organizations and the cybersecurity experts they employ are facing an uphill battle. To our knowledge, very little research has been done to investigate the handoff processes that exist in Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Researchers and practitioners within the cybersecurity community would benefit from a better understanding of how handoff mechanisms influence SOC team processes and performance. To help attain this goal, this paper aims to explore handoff processes within other domains and illuminate what aspects of handoffs may be extended to SOCs and in what ways handoffs performed in SOCs may need special consideration.

With the exponential increase of cyberattacks due to the ubiquitous adoption of remote work, strong and effective cybersecurity teams are indispensable. However, in-depth knowledge of team competencies in cybersecurity literature is scarce. This article reviews and suggests areas of improvement for cybersecurity teams through the lens of the existing attitudes, behaviors, and cognitions (ABCs) framework. Suggested areas for immediate improvement within cybersecurity teams include attitudinal variables such as cohesion, mutual trust, team reward attitude, and a cognitive variable known as shared mental models. Identifying relevant ABCs associated with the team competencies necessary for cybersecurity teams to be effective will be a critical step toward creating applicable measurement and training.

The proliferation of telemedicine spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has come with a variety of human factors challenges. Such challenges include mitigating potential risks associated with the quick transition to virtual care. We identify challenges and solutions related to telemedicine security, and analyze our results using Schlarman’s People, Policy, Technology framework (2001). Our systematic literature review synthesizes gray literature (white papers, news articles, and blog posts) in addition to formal (published) literature. This methodology closes the gap between academic research and professional practice and aids in providing timely, practical insights related to cybersecurity and safety in virtual care environments. As the transition from traditional care continues to develop, we seek to better understand emerging vulnerabilities, identify crucial cyber hygiene practices, and provide insights on how to improve the safety of patient data in virtual care. Telemedicine is here to stay, and lessons learned from the pandemic are likely to remain useful.