Be honest: have you ever reduced your security setup because it became unsustainable?

We’re collecting experiences here with our latest polis https://pol.is/3pr7b4kmcx

#DigitalSecurity #Privacy #CyberSecurity #UsableSecurity

Usable Security and Privacy Experts on Mastodon: Let's Fill This List!

Starting in the Fediverse and looking for researchers, practitioners, and institutions in the field of Usable Security and Privacy? I compiled a list on @fedidevs as a starting point.

https://fedidevs.com/s/MTAzNQ/

Let me know: Who else should be included in the list?

#ux #hci #CyberSecurity #privacy #academia #UsableSecurity

Usable security needs accessibility at its core. Our User Experience Toolbox builds on 10 years of practice to connect usability, security and accessibility in one framework.

Because if a tool isn’t usable, secure and accessible, it isn’t truly effective.

Access our toolbox here and share your thoughts with us:

https://superbloom.design/learning/blog/superblooms-user-experience-toolbox-for-risk-mitigation-and-accessibility/

#UX #UsableSecurity #Accessibility #OpenSource

How do we design cybersecurity that cares about a specific user? We have two new papers coming in early 2026:

🔹 CybAS: A 3-factor scale (Present, Future, Control) to measure the psychological burden of digital threats. Conditionally accepted for #CHI2026 in Barcelona. 🔹 Digital Safety for Migrants: A participatory design study to create AI-enabled advice interfaces with international students from the Global South. Accepted at #USEC2026.

Blog: https://blog.corifaklaris.com/2026/01/25/from-anxiety-to-agency-new-research-on-human-centered-security-at-chi-2026-and-usec-2026/

#UsableSecurity #HCI

#HCI #USEC #UsableSecurity people: Would you be interested in tutorial papers or conference workshops about scale/item development and validation with CTT and IRT Methods?

Seeing as a lot of you use scales, but very few of you do psychometric work, it might be a beneficial thing to do (if publishable). Thoughts/comments?

📬Three of four exciting AlpCHI 2026 workshops are still open for submissions!

▸Security and Usability Studies on Human–Infrastructure Interaction (SUSHI²)
▸Crossing Lenses: Exploring HCI/UX Projects Through Academic and Industry Perspectives
▸ Beyond Fatigue: Building an Ergonomic Future for XR

🔗 More info & submission details: https://alpchi.org/accepted-workshops

#AlpCHI2026 #HCI #CfP #Workshops #UX #XR #UsableSecurity #Conference

Windows 11 recently improved its passkey experience, part of a broader pattern worth paying attention to. We've been working hard within the FIDO Alliance to remove friction around passkeys, since improving usability is one of the most important drivers to boosting passwordless adoption in both the consumer and enterprise worlds. Moves like these help passkeys become just as operationally viable as they are technically sound.

There’s also a benefit to this architectural pattern that people miss at first glance that enables passkeys to really scale in real-world environments. Check out my blog to learn more.
https://blog.talkingidentity.com/2025/12/windows-11-just-gave-passkeys-a-boost.html
#Passkeys #Passwordless #IAM #UsableSecurity #UsePasskeys #CredentialManagers

🚀 We have four amazing AlpCHI 2026 workshops, where HCI innovation meets alpine inspiration.

🌄 Submit to one (or more) workshops and join us in the Alps to exchange ideas, connect with peers, and help shape the future of HCI!

🔗 More info & submission details: https://alpchi.org/accepted-workshops/

#AlpCHI2026 #HCI #Research #UX #AI #UsableSecurity #XR
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Usable security needs accessibility at its core. Our new User Experience Toolbox builds on 10 years of practice to connect usability, security and accessibility in one framework. Because if a tool isn’t usable, secure and accessible, it isn’t truly effective.

Access our toolbox here: https://superbloom.design/learning/blog/superblooms-user-experience-toolbox-for-risk-mitigation-and-accessibility/

#UX #UsableSecurity #Accessibility #OpenSource