In:
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Vol. 4, No. 3 ( 2020-09-04), p. 1-22
Abstract:
Users of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are often unaware of their security risks and cannot sufficiently factor security considerations into their device selection. This puts networks, infrastructure and users at risk. We developed and evaluated SAFER, an IoT device risk assessment framework designed to improve users' ability to assess the security of connected devices. We deployed SAFER in a large multinational organization that permits use of private devices. To evaluate the framework, we conducted a mixed-method study with 20 employees. Our findings suggest that SAFER increases users' awareness of security issues. It provides valuable advice and impacts device selection. Based on our findings, we discuss implications for the design of device risk assessment tools, with particular regard to the relationship between risk communication and user perceptions of device complexity.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2474-9567
Language:
English
Publisher:
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Publication Date:
2020
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2892727-8
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