Keywords-data leak; dns defenses; cache poisoning; malware analysis; privacy-based security defense; phishing; same-origin policy; COMBS; Abstract — Data leaks such as the COMBS data breach are a sophisticated security attack that exposes both personal user and network information. The attack deploys a cross-section of methods to evade site defense mechanisms…

Keywords- dyslexia; accessibility; human factors I. Introductions The design of digital interfaces according to accessibility standards includes recommendations for software engineering to ensure the intended content is accessible for all users. According to the Web Accessibility Initiative, digital accessibility is the ability of the software, websites, mobile applications, or electronic…

When we design software, we use design and engineering principles to solve problems, yet in agile teams our solutions get boxed into a finite set of requirements that may not challenge us to consider how an application will change over time. Perhaps we’re working on a code rewrite of an…

Product engineering doesn’t slow during a pandemic. In fact, connected systems face increased usage and security demands. Remote user testing has stepped up as a decision tool for product teams using continuous monitoring for production systems. …

With Angular 2 comes new features as well as new syntax for building web apps. In this walkthrough, we’re going to flex some developer UX, by building an Angular 2 app on top of VMware’s Project Clarity design system. As with any system framework, the devil is in customizing the…

Revisiting Toyota’s Lean Manufacturing from an Enterprise UX lens, I’m struck by how Toyota leverages the power of user testing during production to address quality. It’s noteworthy to pull out how cross-functional teams consulting with designers continue to play a pivotal role in the reducing design waste, aka “muda”. As…

You may have noticed trade-show or backroom research studies at customer events and possibly your curiosity got the best of you and you wondered what was behind the user research. Maybe you’re developing a product and wondering when is the best time to do user research. The short answer is…

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect May 25, 2018 after years of public review. The GDPR addresses the process of obtaining and managing user data, giving EU residents more control over their privacy online. User Right to Manage and Delete Data GDPR gives users more control over their…

This week tech giants showcased a bold set of demonstrations involving drones, vision I/O and AI capability with many sentiments unsaid about the human interaction. Google’s Assistant made an eerie call to book an appointment at a hair salon. …