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Less is More Usable: Measuring Security Usability as Energy Efficiency

2015 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0
Authors: Horcher, A-M

Abstract: Resonating with the theme “Blue Ocean Research”, this research explores the usab ... Expand

Abstract: Resonating with the theme “Blue Ocean Research”, this research explores the usability of information systems with concepts typically used to measure the efficiency of a mechanical system. Security is measured not by how often it succeeds, but how often it fails. Usability is frequently in the eye of the beholder, and often measured by objective user response. This creates a challenge to develop reproducible metrics. Security usability presents a more unique problem than ordinary usability. Unlike most functionality in computer interfaces, navigating security is an interruption to the primary objective (Gebauer et al. 2011). If the security is sufficiently disruptive to progress toward the primary objective, a user will either go around the security, or turn it off (Cranor and Garfinkel 2005). Therefore security usability is key to keeping the security in place. Collapse

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Topics: usability IT security

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An objective, entropy-based approach to evaluating migration issues in computer IS
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1995 | Information & Management | Citations: 0
Authors: Richards, Roy Martin

Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in computing technology have created a set of perplexing ne ... Expand

Abstract: Recent breakthroughs in computing technology have created a set of perplexing new problems for information systems (IS) professionals. These revolve around decisions to be made about replacing current systems with newer technology, upgrading existing systems, and migrating to other platforms or environments. Many decision makers must rely on subjective assessments, such as their instincts or the recommendation of vendors rather than on an objective analysis of their information needs and how they can be met by various system alternatives. A model to quantify these issues, providing an objective measure for comparing system alternatives, including migration, would be valuable. Such a model is demonstrated here; it uses the Shannon-Weaver entropy model in conjunction with quality measures to quantify actual and potential system effectiveness. Collapse

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Less is More Usable: Measuring Security Usability as Energy Efficiency

An objective, entropy-based approach to evaluating migration issues in computer IS