Nov 27, 2014 | Research library
Despite the number of tools created to help end-users reduce risky security behaviours, users are still falling victim to online attacks. This paper proposes a browser extension utilising affective feedback to provide warnings on detection of risky behaviour. The...
Nov 27, 2014 | Research library
This chapter presents a framework for developing programs aimed at promoting safer behavior among adolescents. It introduces the concept of ‘involvement’ to the protection motivation theory literature, highlighting its importance in devising effective...
Nov 3, 2014 | Research library
One of the largest outstanding problems in computer security is the need for higher awareness and use of available security tools. One promising but largely unexplored approach is to use social proof: by showing people that their friends use security features, they...
Nov 1, 2014 | Research library
Security threats regularly affect users of home computers. As such, it is important to understand the practices of users for protecting their computers and networks, and to identify determinants of these practices. Several recent studies utilize Protection Motivation...
Oct 26, 2014 | Journal article, Research library
Cyber situational awareness is attracting much attention. It features prominently in the national cyber strategies of many countries, and there is a considerable body of research dealing with it. However, until now, there has been no systematic and up-to-date review...
Oct 8, 2014 | Research library
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the human-based information security (InfoSec) vulnerabilities in three Australian government organisations. A Web-based survey was developed to test attitudes, knowledge and behaviour across eight policy-based focus areas....
