Defining Comprehensive Cognitive Security in the Digital Era: Literature Review and Concept Analysis
Abstract:
Cognitive security, an emerging field, spans disciplines and contexts but often lacks clear definitions. In the digital age, where disinformation spreads rapidly via the Internet, cognitive security is particularly crucial. Drawing on theoretical background, a definition is proposed: comprehensive cognitive security can be defined as a state and a process in which undesired malign influence or manipulation is incapable of altering human cognition and which can be achieved through a combination of knowledge and situation awareness with purposeful actions. This definition provides a framework that can be applied across various disciplines and can support societies in educating citizens on cognitive security.
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Corresponding author Tampere
University of Jyväskylä
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FI-40014 University of Jyväskylä,
Jyväskylä, Finland
Hilkka Grahn is a researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. Her current research topics are cognitive security and the psychological mechanisms of disinformation.
Tampere University FI-33014 Tampere University,
Tampere, Finland
Toni Taipalus is a researcher at Tampere University, Finland. He currently researches data management from various perspectives.
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Journal of Information Warfare
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