Human Factors in IT Security
Luca Pezzullo
Ph.D, psychologist
DEIB - BIO1 (building 21, first floor)
November 23rd, 2017
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Contact:
Francesca Micol Rossi
Research Line:
System architectures
Ph.D, psychologist
DEIB - BIO1 (building 21, first floor)
November 23rd, 2017
10.30 am - 12.00 pm
Contact:
Francesca Micol Rossi
Research Line:
System architectures
Sommario
Human Factors-related Attack Surfaces and Attack Vectors are emerging as a very significant issue in IT Security field.
These processes (cognitive, social, cultural and organizational) encompasses a wide range of security issues: from cognitive ergonomics "vulnerabilities" in the User Experience of an IT security system implementation, to the emerging threats of evolved Social Engineering Attacks (Social Media Attacks, Spear Phishing, identity impersonation, etc.).
The Talk will be focused on a short overview of these types of attacks, focused on the so called "Human Exploits", discussing some relevant psychological and operational approaches to enhance their early detection, and the proactive "hardening" of IT security systems against them.
These processes (cognitive, social, cultural and organizational) encompasses a wide range of security issues: from cognitive ergonomics "vulnerabilities" in the User Experience of an IT security system implementation, to the emerging threats of evolved Social Engineering Attacks (Social Media Attacks, Spear Phishing, identity impersonation, etc.).
The Talk will be focused on a short overview of these types of attacks, focused on the so called "Human Exploits", discussing some relevant psychological and operational approaches to enhance their early detection, and the proactive "hardening" of IT security systems against them.
Biografia
Luca Pezzullo operated as a Consultant for the National Civil Protection, the World Health Organization and the European Commission. His main areas of expertise are emergency, risk and security psychology.
