What can johnny do?-factors in an end-user expertise instrument

P. Rajivan, P. Moriano, T. Kelley, L. J. Camp

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Abstract

Security and computer expertise of end users can be significant predictors of user behaviour and interactions in the security and privacy context. Standardized, externally valid instruments for measuring end-user security expertise are non-existent. To address this need, we developed a questionnaire to identify critical factors that constitute expertise in end-users. It combines skills and knowledge based questions. Using exploratory factor analysis on the results from 898 participants from a range of populations, we identified 12 questions within 4 factors that correspond to computing and security expertise. Ordered logistic regression models were applied to measure efficacy of proposed security and computing factors in predicting user comprehension of security concepts (phishing and certificates). We conclude with a framework for informing future user-centered security expertise research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2016
EditorsNathan L Clarke, Steven M Furnell
PublisherUniversity of Plymouth
Pages199-208
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781841024134
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2016 - Frankfurt, Germany
Duration: Jul 19 2016Jul 21 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2016

Conference

Conference10th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityFrankfurt
Period07/19/1607/21/16

Keywords

  • Expertise
  • Privacy
  • Psychometrics
  • Security
  • Security Comprehension

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