Does the Presence of Honest Users Affect Intruders' Behavior? - UMD - July 2016

PI(s): Michel Cukier and David Maimon
Researchers: Bertrand Sobesto, Alexander Testa, Lizabeth Remrey, and Michael Becker

PROJECT SUMMARY

The underlying premise that drives many existing cybersecurity efforts is that once an attacker has gained access to a computer system, the compromised system is no longer under the victim's control and all is lost. While we agree that efforts to secure computer systems should focus on preventing system infiltration, attention should also be given to the study of situational factors that might mitigate the potential damage caused by a successful breach. This research task applies "soft science" (sociology, psychology, and criminology) to better understand the effect of system congurations and situational stimuli on the progression and development of system break-ins.

HARD PROBLEM(S) ADDRESSED
Human Behavior

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