Author(s)

Majed Alshamari

College of Computer Sciences and Information Technology (CCSIT), King Faisal University, Al-Hassa, KSA.

Different domains of computing systems require higher level of focus towards specific quality factors like privacy, integrity, flexibility, usability etc. Moreover, certain quality factors help in each other’s existence while others oppose each other significantly. Usability of software applications is one factor that reduces security and privacy up to a substantial level. This paper examines the differences between usability factors and aspects related to security and privacy. A clear understanding of gaps between these two opposing factors has been presented in this paper. In addition, an account of efforts carried out to bridge these gaps has also been presented. We have divided these efforts into the categories of guidelines, frameworks and use of technology. The fields of e-banking and social networks have been considered specifically for identification of gaps in these particular fields.

Usability, Software Quality Factors, Security, Privacy, Online Social Networks (OSN)

Alshamari, M. (2016) A Review of Gaps between Usability and Security/Privacy. International Journal of Communications, Network and System Sciences, 9, 413-429. doi: 10.4236/ijcns.2016.910034.