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Users Are Not Stupid: Eight Cybersecurity Pitfalls Overturned

June 7, 2022
Author(s)
Julie Haney
Whether you're implementing security policy or developing products, considering the human element is critical. Yet security professionals often fall victim to misconceptions and pitfalls that undermine users' ability to reach their full security potential

Consumer Perspectives on Loss of Support for Smart Home Devices

May 26, 2022
Author(s)
Julie Haney, Susanne M. Furman
Unsupported smart home devices can pose serious safety and security issues for consumers. However, unpatched and vulnerable devices may remain connected because consumers may not be alerted that their devices are no longer supported or do not understand

NIST Cybersecurity Role-based Training Study Presentation

May 20, 2022
Author(s)
Jody Jacobs, Julie Haney, Susanne M. Furman
This presentation is for the May 17, 2022 Federal Information Security Educators (FISSEA) Spring Forum hosted by NIST. This presentation will present our preliminary findings from our Role-Based Training Study.

Approaches and Challenges of Federal Cybersecurity Awareness Programs

March 25, 2022
Author(s)
Julie Haney, Jody Jacobs, Susanne M. Furman
Organizational security awareness programs may experience a number of challenges, including lack of resources, difficulty measuring the impact of the program, and perceptions among the workforce that training is a boring, "check-the-box" activity. While

Federal Cybersecurity Awareness Programs A Mixed Methods Research Study

March 25, 2022
Author(s)
Julie Haney, Jody Jacobs, Susanne M. Furman
Prior industry surveys and research studies have revealed that organizational security awareness programs may face a number of challenges, including lack of: leadership support; resources; and staff with sufficient background and skills to implement an

Recommended Criteria for Cybersecurity Labeling of Consumer Software

February 4, 2022
Author(s)
Michael Ogata, Amy Phelps, Julie Haney
Executive Order (EO) 14028, "Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity," tasks the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies, to initiate pilot programs for cybersecurity

User Perceptions & Preferences for Smart Home Device Updates

November 5, 2021
Author(s)
Susanne M. Furman, Julie Haney
IoT smart home updates are a critical mechanism by which manufacturers can remediate security vulnerabilities and one of the few tools users have to secure their devices. Yet, security professionals view difficulties in patching IoT devices as a major

NIST Security Awareness Study

October 25, 2021
Author(s)
Jody Jacobs, Julie Haney, Susanne M. Furman
This is a presentation for the September 28, 2021 FISSEA conference. This presentation is on the NIST Security Awareness Study. The goal of the study is to better understand the needs, challenges, practices, and professional competencies of federal

Exploring Government Security Awareness Programs: A Mixed-Methods Approach

August 3, 2021
Author(s)
Jody Jacobs, Julie Haney, Susanne M. Furman, Fernando Barrientos
Organizational security awareness programs are often underfunded and rely on part-time security awareness professionals who may lack sufficient background, skills, or resources necessary to manage an effective and engaging program. U.S. government

Cybersecurity Advocates: Force Multipliers in Security Behavior Change

July 5, 2021
Author(s)
Julie Haney, Wayne Lutters, Jody Jacobs
Cybersecurity advocates motivate individuals and organizations to adopt positive security behaviors. Based on our research, we describe qualities of successful advocates. Our findings have practical implications for expanding the cybersecurity workforce by

Smart Home Consumers' Privacy and Security Perceptions & Practices

December 7, 2020
Author(s)
Julie Haney, Susanne M. Furman, Yasemine Acar
Smart home technologies may expose adopters to increased risk to network security, information privacy, and physical safety. However, consumers may lack understanding of the privacy and security implications, while devices fail to provide transparency and