Trend Analysis of Cyber Security Research Published in HFES Proceedings from 1980 to 2018

Abstract

The prevalence of information technology (IT) and widespread use of electronic data storage systems by individuals, corporations, and government branches has prompted investigation into threats to cyber security and data privacy. Within the human factors community, researchers have sought to identify issues related to cyber-attacks and cyber defense and human-centered design. These issues range from placing too much trust in modern technology, to remaining vigilant in the presence of cyber threats such as phishing emails. This study aimed to evaluate trends in cyber security research published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting from 1980 to 2018. This paper reviewed 114 unique articles, identified using keyword terms related to cyber security. Results were organized, analyzed, and graphed based on topic areas, author and funding agency affiliations, and applicable domains. Analyses indicated that cyber security research has grown exponentially in recent years, with nearly 73% of relevant proceedings papers produced since 2010. Gaps in the literature, directions for future research, and emerging issues related to training are also discussed.

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“…In academia, the awareness for research in the field of cybersecurity has also grown. For instance, Mouloua et al analyzed the articles published in the Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) from 1980 to 2018 [2]. They showed that 73% of articles related to cybersecurity published in that almost 40-year span were written in the last nine years.…”