Abstract

PILAR DA SILVA, Denise Ranghetti  and  STEIN, Lilian Milnitsky. Information security: a reflection on the human component. Ciênc. cogn. [online]. 2007, vol.10, pp. 46-53. ISSN 1806-5821.

Abstract In the networked society of today, the role of information security is fundamental. Protecting privileged information is crucial, and the most used approach for authentication of legitimate users is through password systems. However, the requirements for a secure password conflict directly with the cognitive abilities of their users, what generates countless problems. This paper discusses these two very different worlds that need to interact: the world of technology and the world of human beings. We also question the validity and efficacy of the ways in which these problems were addressed over time. © Ciências & Cognição 2007; Vol. 10: 46-53.

Keywords : passwords; information security; authentication; human memory; cognitive abilities.

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