Alexandra von Preuschen

Alexandra von Preuschen is a doctoral student and research assistant at the Chair of Technology, Innovation, and Start-up Management at Justus Liebig University Giessen since October 2021. Prof. Verena Zimmermann is her Co-Supervisor.

Alexandra completed her Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology at Hochschule Fresenius Frankfurt and subsequently graduated with a Master's degree in Psychology at Justus Liebig University Giessen. In addition to her studies, she gained experience working at the university and with an IT service provider in the healthcare sector, focusing on aspects of human-computer interaction.

In her current research, Alexandra aims to challenge the common belief of humans as „the weakest link“ in organizational cybersecurity and emphasizes viewing them as opportunities. Acknowledging the evolving cyber threat landscape and the limitations of solely technical measures, her dissertation addresses the need to view humans as opportunities rather than risks. By exploring factors such as perceptions, attitudes, and emotions towards cybersecurity (and privacy), her research aims to create a positive approach, understanding human factors to enhance capabilities and contribute to more resilient human capabilities in cyber defense.