Human-Centered Security: Designing Usable & Safe Systems

About this course

This course focuses on the intersection of UX design and security, demonstrating how user experience decisions can shape security outcomes. It explores how human-centered design can help achieve both usability and safety in systems. By learning these strategies, you'll gain the tools to design secure systems that are also user-friendly, addressing the growing need for security-conscious design decisions. Throughout the course, you will gain practical insights into improving security through UX, emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams. With real-world examples, you will be able to apply the knowledge to enhance the security of user-facing applications. The course covers a wide range of strategies and frameworks, offering a comprehensive approach to security design. What makes this course unique is its blend of design theory and practical security applications. By focusing on user experience, you'll learn how to manage security risks while keeping users' needs in mind, setting this course apart from traditional technical security training. This course is ideal for UX designers, product managers, and developers looking to enhance user-facing security. No prior security expertise is required, though some background in product development is recommended. Copyright © 2024 Heidi Trost. All rights reserved. Originally published by Rosenfeld Media, LLC. This course edition is published by Packt Publishing under license from Rosenfeld Media LLC. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission from the author or the publisher.