معرفی
Verena Distler is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science, where she leads the Research Group Humans, Security and Privacy. Her interdisciplinary work bridges human-computer interaction and cybersecurity, focusing on human-centered defenses against social engineering attacks and behavior change strategies.
- Current research includes social approaches to cybersecurity, defenses against misinformation, and phishing intervention effectiveness
- Specializes in qualitative and quantitative social science methods applied to technology interactions
Publications demonstrate a strong focus on human factors in cybersecurity appearing in venues like Computers in Human Behavior, CHI, and IEEE Security & Privacy. Key research themes include phishing resistance, cognitive vulnerabilities, and security user interface design.
Scientific recognition includes a CHI Honorable Mention Award. Her work addresses critical intersections of technology, human behavior, and organizational security policies.
As head of the Research Group Humans, Security and Privacy, she leads projects combining cybersecurity with behavioral science, exploring both technical and psychological dimensions of technology use. Collaborative efforts span multiple disciplines including psychology, computer science, and educational technology.
