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User Perceptions of Security Technologies

User Perceptions of Security Technologies

Douglas M. Kline, Ling He, Ulku Yaylacicegi
Copyright: © 2011 |Volume: 5 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 12
ISSN: 1930-1650|EISSN: 1930-1669|EISBN13: 9781613507568|DOI: 10.4018/jisp.2011040101
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Kline, Douglas M., et al. "User Perceptions of Security Technologies." IJISP vol.5, no.2 2011: pp.1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisp.2011040101

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Kline, D. M., He, L., & Yaylacicegi, U. (2011). User Perceptions of Security Technologies. International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP), 5(2), 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisp.2011040101

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Kline, Douglas M., Ling He, and Ulku Yaylacicegi. "User Perceptions of Security Technologies," International Journal of Information Security and Privacy (IJISP) 5, no.2: 1-12. http://doi.org/10.4018/jisp.2011040101

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Abstract

In this paper, user perceptions of information systems security are explored through a study of university students. Server authentication, which is often ignored by users, clouded by system administrators, and exploited by hackers, is explored in detail, as it significantly affects usability and requires user knowledge and participation. The study also investigates the respondents’ consistency, gender differences, and assessment of their own knowledge. Although users appear knowledgeable about security technologies, they rely more on peer opinion and reputation of web sites when making security decisions.

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