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From the Editor-in-Chief
DOI: 10.14254/1795-6889.2025.21-1.0
Submitted: 2023-12-30
Published: 2025-05-28

Sense of security in the digital age

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk)
Lodz University of Technology
sense of security cyber security vulnerability technology users

Abstract

In this Editorial, we discuss the sense of security that is one of human’s basic needs and closely connected to human well-being. The sense of security among technology users is highlighted in turbulent times. Cybersecurity is a tool that technology developers, society and individuals can use to increase their sense of security.

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How to Cite

Korjonen‐Kuusipuro, K., & Wojciechowski, A. (2025). Sense of security in the digital age. Human Technology, 21(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.14254/1795-6889.2025.21-1.0