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Eargle, David

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Research

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  • I study the intersection of human-computer interaction and systems security, investigating users’ (mis)behavior with systems security. Oftentimes users are unwilling to report socially unacceptable behavior such as violating security policies. Or, they are unable to explain why they did not notice a security warning. Furthermore, it is challenging to ask users about their security behavior and still obtain ecologically-valid data since doing so primes users to think about security. This is problematic because in practice, security tasks are secondary tasks – they are not the focus of primary attention. Given these challenges, studying this field while still obtaining generalizable results requires carefully-crafted laboratory studies that do not prime users to security. Alternatively, field studies are required. Survey instruments can be of use to the extent that they capture constructs that are antecedents to real security behaviors.

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  • Human-computer interaction, Behavioral information system security, Neuroscience applications to HCI and information security

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Teaching

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  • BAIM 3200 - Business Analytics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Teaches cutting-edge tools and approaches to the analysis of data, including "big data" for effective decision-making. The class creates data connoisseurs through hands-on exposure to exploratory and predictive analytics. Application areas covered include Web Marketing, the Internet of Things, Biometric Monitoring, as well as data integration and analysis for online marketing, human resources and operations. Formerly MGMT 3200. Credit not granted for this course and MKTG 3201.
  • BAIM 4250 - Information Security Management
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2022
    A broad introduction to the managerial issues of information security. Because security is multifaceted, the topics of the class range widely, including technical (e.g., cryptography), managerial (e.g., policy compliance), physical (e.g., door locks) and psychological (e.g., social engineering) issues. A key objective is to develop a security mindset, in which one learns to think like an attacker for ways to exploit a system. Formerly MGMT 4250.
  • MGMT 3200 - Business Analytics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    Teaches cutting-edge tools and approaches to the analysis of data, including "big data" for effective decision-making. The class creates data connoisseurs through hands-on exposure to exploratory and predictive analytics. Application areas covered include Web Marketing, the Internet of Things, Biometric Monitoring, as well as data integration and analysis for online marketing, human resources and operations. Formerly MGMT 3200. Credit not granted for this course and MKTG 3201.
  • MKTG 3201 - Business Analytics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
    Teaches cutting-edge tools and approaches to the analysis of data, including "big data" for effective decision-making. Creates data connoisseurs through hands-on exposure to exploratory and predictive analytics. Application areas covered include Web Marketing, the Internet of Things, Biometric Monitoring, as well as data integration and analysis for online marketing, human resources and operations. Same as MGMT 3201. Degree credit not granted for this course and BAIM 4120.
  • MSBX 5480 - Information Security Management
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2022
    A broad introductions to the managerial issues of information security. Because security is multifaceted, the topics of the class range widely, including technical (e.g., cryptography), managerial (e.g., policy compliance), physical (e.g., door locks), and psychological (e.g. social engineering) issues. A key objective of the class is to develop a security mindset, in which one learns to think like an attacker for ways to exploit a system.
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