Privacy and Security Threat Models and Mitigation Strategies of Older Adults

This course focuses on understanding the privacy and security threat models faced by older adults when using emerging smart systems, particularly in healthcare. The course aims to identify the attitudes, needs, and misconceptions of older adults regarding data privacy and security, as well as common threat models and mitigation strategies. The teaching method includes insights from semi-structured interviews with older adults, discussing complex attitudes, usability issues, and technical uncertainties. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in addressing privacy and security concerns for older adults using technology.