Designing security mechanisms with human factors in mind. Evaluating software-based systems with focus on how interaction design affects security/privacy. Current approaches to usable security; user studies; methodologies for empirical analysis; design principles for usable security/privacy; case studies including authentication, anonymity systems. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): COMP 3008 and CSEC 3108. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Designing security mechanisms with human factors in mind. Evaluating software-based systems with focus on how interaction design affects security/privacy. Current approaches to usable security; user studies; methodologies for empirical analysis; design principles for usable security/privacy; case studies including authentication, anonymity systems. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): COMP 3008 and CSEC 3108. Lectures three hours a week. [0.5 credits]