Real Humans Simulated Attacks - Usability Testing with Attack Scenarios

Explore a 50-minute Black Hat conference talk on conducting effective user studies for security and privacy software. Dive into the importance of usability testing with attack scenarios to ensure tools protect users during real-world threats. Learn how to design and implement studies that go beyond basic configuration tests, focusing on user perceptions and interactions during simulated attacks. Gain insights from Lorrie Cranor's expertise on creating realistic testing environments that reveal critical usability issues in security tools. Discover methodologies for evaluating user behavior and tool effectiveness under pressure, helping to develop more robust and user-friendly security solutions.

Real Humans Simulated Attacks: Usability Testing with Attack Scenarios