As Dr. Nikki Robinson explains, when it comes to the “people, process, and technology” framework, we are still trying to get the “process” and the “technology” parts right—much less the part about “people.”
Show Notes
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why human factors is important when it comes to cybersecurity and why it’s still a relatively unexplored topic.
- The importance of communication and empathy in cybersecurity.
- Dr. Robinson’s research around low and medium vulnerabilities—and how their potential use in combination warrants additional attention.
- Dr. Robinson’s most recent research around “vulnerability chaining blindness” and why the words we use and a shared understanding are crucial for making progress in cybersecurity.
Dr. Nikki Robinson is a Security Architect and holds a Doctorate of Science in CyberSecurity, as well as several industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, MCITP, etc). She is currently working on a PhD in Human Factors and research in blending psychology and cybersecurity. With a background in IT Operations and Engineering, she moved into security several years ago.
What is Human-Centered Security?
Cybersecurity is complex. Its user experience doesn’t have to be. Heidi Trost interviews information security experts about how we can make it easier for people—and their organizations—to stay secure.