Details
Name
Maria Rosário BernardoRole
Senior ResearcherSince
12th April 2023
Nationality
PortugalCentre
Human-Centered Computing and Information ScienceContacts
+351213916333
maria.r.bernardo@inesctec.pt
2023
Authors
Pimentel L.; Bernardo M.D.R.M.; Rocha T.;
Publication
Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, CISTI
Abstract
The intensive use of electronic equipment and the growing offer of services over the Internet has increased the incidence of computer crime. Although there are public measures in Portugal aimed at promoting the digital skills of citizens in matters of security and privacy of electronic equipment, they need to address the more complex aspects of this type of crime. Due to this specificity, preventive measures of the phenomenon may benefit from the know-how and experience of entities with legal powers in the area, especially the National Center for Cybersecurity (CNCS), the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP), and the Judicial Police (PJ). In the public administration in Portugal, emerging technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) are being adopted to enhance communication between the State and citizens. Awareness-raising extensive actions should make use of these technological tools. Thus, this article describes the research leading to the identification of an efficient electronic device (artifact) in an e-government context aimed at informing and raising awareness among citizens about the growing phenomenon of cybercrime.
2022
Authors
Pimentel, L; Reis, A; Do Rosario Matos Bernardo, M; Rocha, T; Barroso, J;
Publication
Proceedings - 26th International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communications and Computers, CSCC 2022
Abstract
Technological developments have had a major impact on the intensive use of electronic equipment, networked or connected to the internet, factors that have boosted the emergence and growth of cybercrime. Measures to mitigate and combat the phenomenon, taking into account its complexity and specificity, must involve all public entities with responsibility in the sector, in a global effort to promote digital literacy in the areas of cybersecurity and computer crime prevention. These comprehensive actions should use digital technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI), such as virtual assistants, whose characteristics allow the massification of information transmission, while enhancing the digital inclusion of users. Government entities are engaged in adopting technologies based on chatbots, with their presence in several areas of public administration. Despite the evolution, these resources have not yet been made available by the entities responsible for mitigating computer crime. On the other hand, although there are government programs aimed at increasing the digital skills of citizens, namely regarding the protection of devices, digital content or personal data, they are not designed for the specificities of cybercrime. In this context, a system based on chatbots, implemented in a digital governance context, by law enforcement agencies, with resources shared with other government entities can contribute to the prevention of cybercrime. © 2022 IEEE.
2021
Authors
Monteiro, J; Bernando, M; Ferreira, M; Rocha, T;
Publication
JOURNAL OF UNIVERSAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
Abstract
In democratic countries, government websites became an important channel for interaction with the public administration in the last few years. Nevertheless, several issues have an impact on the way users access to content and information. Lack of accessibility and usability or, in the broad sense, lack of concern with user needs, can still be found in many government websites. To address the problem, a previous literature review on e-government information delivery attributes was performed. Based on this review, a large set of attributes related to quality was obtained to evaluate these dimensions in the context of e-government. The purpose of this study is to better understand which of these attributes are the most valued, in the users' perspective, for evaluating content delivered by government websites. A qualitative approach was adopted, using Focus Group interviews as a strategy to obtain data and Thematic Analysis to analyze such data. The main results highlighted the attributes related to content delivery, interaction, and emotional aspects. User Experience, accessibility, and usability were prioritized by Focus Group participants.
2019
Authors
Bernardo, MdRM;
Publication
Smart Cities and Smart Spaces
Abstract
2019
Authors
Pego, A; Matos Bernardo, MdR;
Publication
Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Marketing for Global Reach in the Digital Economy - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage
Abstract
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