
EVERESTS: Empowering VulnErable populations’ RESilience in Trustworthy Safe Spaces
Project team
Dr Abir Awad
Principle investigator
Principal Academic in Cyber Security, Bournemouth University
Dr Edward Apeh
Co-Investigator
Principal Academic In Computing, Bournemouth University
Prof Mohamed Khamis
Co-Investigator
Professor of Cybersecurity and Human-Computer Interaction
Summary
The EVERESTS project contributes to a broader vision to develop a new class of immersive, AI-driven and trusted cyber security awareness solutions that enable a TIPS-aligned, Resilient Society where Vulnerable individuals are empowered to navigate digital threats with self-reliance confidence. The aim is to contribute to a TIPS-Resilient society where, as more vulnerable people become aware of cyber-enabled crimes and the methods used to carry them out, potential victims will become equipped with a broader understanding of the dangers associated
with cyber activity. They will be in a better position to avoid falling prey to schemes in cyber space.
The EVERESTS project provides a solid foundation for building, testing, and evaluating multi-modal Digital Safety Companion platforms, deployable across home devices and public service channels. These systems will proactively adapt to emerging cyber threats (e.g., recent scams, frauds and identity theft), engage users across cognitive and cultural profiles, and support behaviour change.