Is Usable Security an Oxymoron?

Theofanos, Mary

doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2019.2954075

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Journal Article

Is Usable Security an Oxymoron?

Documentation Topics

Published: February 12, 2020
Citation: Computer (IEEE Computer) vol. 53, no. 2, (February 2020) pp. 71-74

Author(s)

Mary Theofanos (NIST)

Abstract

Current multipronged cybersecurity measures require the active support and participation of users for their successful deployment. Although no formal definition of usable security exists, it is time to make it a reality for users.

Keywords

usable cybersecurity; cybersecurity; usability

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Documentation

Publication:
https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2019.2954075

Supplemental Material:
None available

Document History:
02/12/20: Journal Article (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

behavior, general security & privacy, usability