The role of human behavior
By this point, it should be clear that human behavior analysis is an important part of an information security program. Most people think of human behavior analysis in terms of the detection of anomalies, but there are other ways in which behavior analysis can be used to build an effective information security program.
The first has been mentioned previously, and it is using human behavior as part of the something you are factor of authentication.
Behavior analysis for authentication
The way people interact with devices has changed significantly in the last 20 years. Before smartphone technology, people used computers to perform a function, much like a tool. After the invention of smartphones, technology has become more like a personal assistant than a tool. In fact, many people spend more quality time with their devices than they do with their own family members. I am not arguing in favor of these technology addictions or trying to downplay the...
