Authentication At Hogwarts : Lessons in Security Usability From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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Security usability is a complex topic of critical importance to any computer user which, these days, can be almost anyone. Examples illustrating security usability concepts from a well-known and well-loved literary source like Harry Potter enhance both recognition and retention. Traditionally people have learned life lessons from fables, fairy tales, parables and even urban legends. The ubiquity and popularity of the wizarding world of Harry Potter makes it a highly accessible source to mine for security usability education. Author
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