Iterating the Cybernetic Loops in Anti-Phishing Behavior: A Theoretical Integration

2018 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Nehme, Alaa; George, Joey F

Abstract: As phishing emails represent continuous attack vectors, users’ continuance in an ... Expand

Abstract: As phishing emails represent continuous attack vectors, users’ continuance in anti-phishing behavior is highly significant. This paper extends the previous literature on phishing and information security. We develop a hierarchical inter-looped cybernetic model that integrates protection motivation theory, expanded prominence interpretation theory, and risk analysis. Our model explores the (1) continuous interdependence of avoidance and adoption cognitive systems in anti-phishing behavior, and (2) continuous interdependence of education, awareness and training. The conceptual foundation, derived propositions and contributions are discussed. Collapse

Topics: phishing data security deception detection user acceptance cybersecurity behavior

Theories: protection motivation theory perceptual control theory expectancy–value theory

VISUALIZING SOCIAL ROLES - DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF SOCIAL NETWORK PRIVACY SETTINGS

2014 | European Conference On Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Netter, Michael; Weber, Michael; Diener, Michael

Abstract: The rising usage of Social Network Sites for interacting with contacts from mult ... Expand

Abstract: The rising usage of Social Network Sites for interacting with contacts from multiple social spheres poses new privacy challenges and increasingly prompts users to manage their online identities. To convey a consistent image of the self when interacting with a group of contacts, at first awareness of previously used social roles is needed. However, existing tools on Social Network Sites to increase such awareness are often spread over different interfaces and the user is left to figure out which contacts have access to which shared items. To address these problems, we introduce the Access Policy Grid, a new visualization offering a bird's-eye view on defined privacy settings that allows identifying social roles and inconsistencies therein. To evaluate our visualization, we present the results of a laboratory experiment involving 32 participants in which we compare the Access Policy Grid to the native Facebook interface. For five out of six research questions, our results show that the APG outperforms the Facebook interface significantly in terms of at least one of the three investigated aspects (accuracy, confidence, and time-to-task completion). Collapse

Topics: Facebook privacy data visualization usability word of mouth

Methods: experiment laboratory experiment machine learning parametric test Student's t-test

Theories: perceptual control theory identity theory

Decision Making in Software Projects: A Control Theory Perspective

2003 | Americas Conference on Information Systems | Citations: 0

Authors: Jani, Arpan

Abstract: Software projects are difficult to control given their complexity, intangibility ... Expand

Abstract: Software projects are difficult to control given their complexity, intangibility and dynamic nature. Control theory has been applied in several domains in management. Control theory can provide a useful framework for understanding the learning and adaptive processes involved in managing software projects. Software project management can be understood as a goal driven activity with a hierarchy of goal structure. This research draws upon control theory to propose a hierarchy of control in software project management. Specifically, within this hierarchy of control, the level of project decision making is elaborated and propositions on managerial attention allocation, the role of mental models, feedback and decision strategies are put forth. Further research should test these propositions empirically. Collapse

Topics: IT project decision making IT project management project management

Theories: control theory perceptual control theory