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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.

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