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Increasing Software Security by Using Mental Models

Märki, Heike ; Maas, Miriam ; Kauer, Michaela ; Oberle, Marius (2016)
Increasing Software Security by Using Mental Models.
In: Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity
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Abstract

Cybercrime is a global problem and the economic damages are enormous [1]. Identifying reasons for software vulnerabilities is an important issue with some researchers assuming software developers to be part of the problem. As most developers aren’t security experts they create insecure and thus vulnerable software. To avoid this, a tool that supports software developers in dealing with security issues should be developed. This work uses the structure formation technique [2] as a first step to develop the mental models of software developers when dealing with security measures. A core definition of mental models is compiled and the results of a pilot study deliver valuable information for the supporting tool. In further research the developed mental models of novices’ (software developers) should be compared with the mental models of security experts. On this basis the reliability of the novices’ mental models can be reviewed and occurring problems identified.

Item Type: Book Section
Erschienen: 2016
Creators: Märki, Heike ; Maas, Miriam ; Kauer, Michaela ; Oberle, Marius
Type of entry: Bibliographie
Title: Increasing Software Security by Using Mental Models
Language: English
Date: 26 September 2016
Book Title: Advances in Human Factors in Cybersecurity
Abstract:

Cybercrime is a global problem and the economic damages are enormous [1]. Identifying reasons for software vulnerabilities is an important issue with some researchers assuming software developers to be part of the problem. As most developers aren’t security experts they create insecure and thus vulnerable software. To avoid this, a tool that supports software developers in dealing with security issues should be developed. This work uses the structure formation technique [2] as a first step to develop the mental models of software developers when dealing with security measures. A core definition of mental models is compiled and the results of a pilot study deliver valuable information for the supporting tool. In further research the developed mental models of novices’ (software developers) should be compared with the mental models of security experts. On this basis the reliability of the novices’ mental models can be reviewed and occurring problems identified.

Uncontrolled Keywords: Mental models · Software Developers · Software Security · Structure Formation Technique · Supporting Tool ·
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Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics AHFE, Florida, 27.-31. July 2016

Divisions: 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering
16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Ergonomics (IAD)
Date Deposited: 26 Sep 2016 12:13
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