A visual exploration of cybersecurity concepts
Abstract
Cybersecurity-related concepts can be difficult to explain or summarise. The complexity associated with these concepts is compounded by the impact of rapid technological changes and the contextual nature of the meaning ascribed to the various themes. Since visual imagery is often employed in articulation and explanation, we conducted a study in which we asked participants to sketch their understanding of cybersecurity concepts. Based on an analysis of these sketches and subsequent discussions with participants, we make the case for the use of sketching and visuals as a tool for cybersecurity research. Our collection of sketches and icons can further serve as the seed for a visual vocabulary for cybersecurity-related interfaces and communication.
Citation
Sturdee , M , Thornton , L , Wimalasiri , B & Patil , S 2021 , A visual exploration of cybersecurity concepts . in C Sas & N Maiden (eds) , Proceedings of the 13th conference on creativity and cognition : C &C '21 . ACM , New York, NY , Creativity and Cognition 2021 , 22/06/21 . https://doi.org/10.1145/3450741.3465252 conference
Publication
Proceedings of the 13th conference on creativity and cognition
Type
Conference item
Description
Funding: This research was funded by the UK EPSRC under grant EP/N028228/1 (PACTMAN).Collections
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