Published: March 1, 2012
Citation: IEEE Security & Privacy vol. 10, no. 2, (March-April 2012) pp. 40-49
Author(s)
Susanne Furman (NIST), Mary Theofanos (NIST), Yee-Yin Choong (NIST), Brian Stanton (NIST)
The authors investigated users' understanding of online security by conducting in-depth interviews to identify correct perceptions, myths, and potential misperceptions. Participants were aware of and concerned with online and computer security but lacked a complete skill set to protect their computer systems, identities, and information online.
The authors investigated users' understanding of online security by conducting in-depth interviews to identify correct perceptions, myths, and potential misperceptions. Participants were aware of and concerned with online and computer security but lacked a complete skill set to protect their...
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The authors investigated users' understanding of online security by conducting in-depth interviews to identify correct perceptions, myths, and potential misperceptions. Participants were aware of and concerned with online and computer security but lacked a complete skill set to protect their computer systems, identities, and information online.
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Keywords
cybersecurity; ; perceptions; mental models; ; awareness; ; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education; ; NICE
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