Human Factors and Security in Digital Twins: Challenges and Future Prospects

The advent of the information technology industry has had a progressively beneficial influence on the value chain through the modernization and optimization of production and distribution processes. Digital Twins (DTs) are a combination of advanced technologies applied in several industrial areas like energy, health, and transportation. The objective of the Human Digital Twin is to digitally depict not only the external aspects of an individual, such as their physical and physiological attributes, but also their internal aspects, such as personality and thoughts. This study explores the values, acceptance factors, and models of human DT. Furthermore, this study examined the use of DT to address cybersecurity issues. Finally, this study is concluded with future research directions such as developing user trust, building standards, and enhancing the connection between security protection and human-centric considerations.