Title :
Basing Cybersecurity Training on User Perceptions
Author :
Furman, Susanne M. ; Theofanos, Mary Frances ; Choong, Yee-Yin ; Stanton, Brian
Abstract :
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.
Keywords :
security of data; computer system security; cybersecurity training; in-depth interviews; myths identification; online security; potential misperception identification; user perception; Cognitive science; Computer security; Electronic mail; Privacy; Training; Cybersecurity; NICE; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education; awareness; mental models; perceptions;
Journal_Title :
Security & Privacy, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MSP.2011.180
