scholarly journals Data presentation in security operations centres: exploring the potential for sonification to enhance existing practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Axon ◽  
Bushra A AlAhmadi ◽  
Jason R C Nurse ◽  
Michael Goldsmith ◽  
Sadie Creese
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Computer Network ◽  
Network Activity ◽  
Visual Data ◽  
Security Monitoring ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Security Operations ◽  
Automated Tools

Abstract Security practitioners working in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) are responsible for detecting and mitigating malicious computer network activity. This work requires both automated tools that detect and prevent attacks, and data presentation tools that can present pertinent network security monitoring information to practitioners in an efficient and comprehensible manner. In recent years, advances have been made in the development of visual approaches to data presentation, with some uptake of advanced security visualization tools in SOCs. Sonification in which data are represented as sound, is said to have potential as an approach that could work alongside existing visual data presentation approaches to address some of the unique challenges faced by SOCs. For example, sonification has been shown to enable peripheral monitoring of processes, which could aid practitioners multitasking in busy SOCs. The perspectives of security practitioners on incorporating sonification into their actual working environments have not yet been examined, however. The aim of this article, therefore, is to address this gap by exploring attitudes to using sonification in SOCs and by identifying the data presentation approaches currently used. We report on the results of a study consisting of an online survey (N = 20) and interviews (N = 21) with security practitioners working in a range of different SOCs. Our contributions are (i) a refined appreciation of the contexts in which sonification could aid in SOC working practice, (ii) an understanding of the areas in which sonification may not be beneficial or may even be problematic, (iii) an analysis of the critical requirements for the design of sonification systems and their integration into the SOC setting and (iv) evidence of the visual data presentation techniques currently used and identification of how sonification might work alongside and address challenges to using them. Our findings clarify insights into the potential benefits and challenges of introducing sonification to support work in this vital security monitoring environment. Participants saw potential value in using sonification systems to aid in anomaly detection tasks in SOCs (such as retrospective hunting), as well as in situations in which peripheral monitoring is desirable: while multitasking with multiple work tasks, or while outside of the SOC.

Switching behaviour in activity-based working environments: an exploration of the reasons and influencing factors

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eunji Häne ◽  
Lukas Windlinger
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Push Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Activity Settings ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Switching Behaviour

Purpose A tendency that employees do not frequently switch between different activity settings was reported in previous studies, which are opposed to underlying assumptions of activity-based working (ABW) offices. Although ABW is increasingly becoming a standard office concept, employees’ switching behaviour has not been studied in depth. This study aims to understand employees’ switching behaviour by identifying reasons (not) to switch and various influencing factors of switching behaviour. Design/methodology/approach An online survey was conducted across Switzerland and Belgium, and 124 respondents participated in the questionnaire. The mismatch model was developed to examine whether the misfit between either activity or preference and work environment leads to switching to another place in the office. Findings Results show that most of the respondents switch multiple times a day, which runs counter to the previous studies. Furthermore, this study presented clear evidence that mandatory switching frequency is independent of various factors presented in the study, indicating that the distinction between mandatory and voluntary switching is valid. Besides, results identified privacy, acoustics, distraction, proximity to team/colleagues as reasons to switch and as reasons not to switch, place preference/attachment, proximity to the team were determined. Originality/value This study contributed to better understanding switching behaviour by defining, distinguishing switching behaviour, identifying reasons (not) to switch and influencing factors of switching frequency. In addition, this study compared the misfit between activity and environment and the misfit between preference and environment as push factors leading to switching behaviour. These findings can provide more knowledge of switching behaviour to workplace or facility management practitioners.

scholarly journals Parents’ and Early Childhood Educators’ Perceptions on Movement and Learning Program Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11913
Author(s):  
Myrto F. Mavilidi ◽  
Sue Bennett ◽  
Fred Paas ◽  
Anthony D. Okely ◽  
Spyridoula Vazou
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Early Childhood Educators ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Program Components

There is currently limited evidence on parents’ and early childhood educators’ perspectives on implementing programs that combine cognitive and motor tasks in early childhood. An online survey was distributed across Australia through social network platforms and emails at preschool centres, asking 65 parents of preschool children and early childhood educators about their preferences on program delivery, duration, and mode. Responses from the survey were evaluated in order to develop and pilot a 4 week home-based (n = 5 parents) and a 6 week school-based program (n = 5 educators) including cognitively engaging physical activity, requesting parents’ and educators’ perspectives, respectively, about the program components. Results from the online survey showed a preference for programs with online (e.g., video-based) compared to traditional delivery (e.g., books), emphasising the potential benefits on children’s physical activity levels, sleep, and cognitive function. However, after piloting the program, educators preferred to use the book version instead of the video. This program has the potential to become part of daily regular practice. Barriers reported include logistics issues (i.e., book size), connectivity issues with internet, and the need for varying activities.

scholarly journals The Mid Atlantic Appalachian Orogen Traverse: a comparison of virtual and on-location field-based capstone experiences

Solid Earth ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2803-2820
Author(s):  
Steven Whitmeyer ◽  
Lynn Fichter ◽  
Anita Marshall ◽  
Hannah Liddle
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Field Experiences ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Field Trips ◽  
Virtual Field Trips ◽  
James Madison ◽  
Virtual Field ◽  
Appalachian Orogen ◽  
Potential Benefits

Abstract. The Stratigraphy, Structure, Tectonics (SST) course at James Madison University incorporates a capstone project that traverses the Mid Atlantic region of the Appalachian Orogen and includes several all-day field trips. In the Fall 2020 semester, the SST field trips transitioned to a virtual format, due to restrictions from the COVID pandemic. The virtual field trip projects were developed in web-based Google Earth and incorporated other supplemental PowerPoint and PDF files. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the virtual field experiences in comparison with traditional on-location field trips, an online survey was sent to SST students that took the course virtually in Fall 2020 and to students that took the course in person in previous years. Instructors and students alike recognized that some aspects of on-location field learning, especially those with a tactile component, were not possible or effective in virtual field experiences. However, students recognized the value of virtual field experiences for reviewing and revisiting outcrops as well as noting the improved access to virtual outcrops for students with disabilities and the generally more inclusive experience of virtual field trips. Students highlighted the potential benefits for hybrid field experiences that incorporate both on-location outcrop investigations and virtual field trips, which is the preferred model for SST field experiences in Fall 2021 and into the future.

Exploring the Impact of Security Policy on Compliance

2018 ◽  
pp. 256-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winfred Yaokumah ◽  
Peace Kumah
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Security Monitoring ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Security Compliance ◽  
Security Operations ◽  
The Impact

Extant studies on compliance with security policies have largely ignored the impact of monitoring, security operations, and roles and responsibilities on employees' compliance. This chapter proposes a theoretical model that integrates security policy, monitoring, security operations, and security roles to examine employees' security compliance. Data were collected from 233 IT security and management professionals. Using partial least square structural equation modelling and testing hypotheses, the study finds that information security policy has significant indirect influence on information security compliance. The effect of security policy is fully mediated by security roles, operations security activities, and security monitoring activities. Security policy strongly influences operations security activities and has the greatest effect on security roles and responsibilities. Among the three mediating variables, monitoring has the most significant influence on security compliance. Conversely, the direct impact of security policy on compliance is not significant.

scholarly journals Pharmacists’ Perspectives on the Use of My Health Record

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 190
Author(s):  
Sam Kosari ◽  
Kwang Choon Yee ◽  
Stephanie Mulhall ◽  
Jackson Thomas ◽  
Shane L. Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Record System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Benefits

(1) Background: My Health Record (MHR) is a relatively new nationwide Australian digital health record system accessible by patients and a range of healthcare professionals. Pharmacists will be key contributors and users of the MHR system, yet little is known about the perceived barriers and benefits of use. (2) Objective: To explore pharmacists’ perspectives related to potential benefits and barriers associated with use of MHR. (3) Methods: An online survey was developed and face-validated. The survey was advertised to Australian pharmacists on pharmacy professional bodies’ websites. This was a cross-sectional study using an anonymous questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the distribution of the data. Chi-square, Kendall’s tau coefficient (tau-c) and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to examine the relationships where appropriate. (4) Results: A total of 63 pharmacists completed the survey. The majority of respondents worked in a metropolitan area (74%), and the most common workplace setting was community pharmacy (65%). Perceived benefits identified by responders include that the use of MHR would help with continuity of care (90%), and that it would improve the safety (71%) and quality (75%) of care they provided. Importantly, more than half of pharmacists surveyed agreed that MHR could reduce medication errors during dispensing (57%) and could improve professional relationships with patients (57%) and general practitioners (59%). Potential barriers identified by pharmacists included patients’ concerns about privacy (81%), pharmacists’ own concern about privacy (46%), lack of training, access to and confidence in using the system. Sixty six percent of respondents had concerns about the accuracy of information contained within MHR, particularly among hospital and general practice pharmacists (p = 0.016) and almost half (44%) had concerns about the security of information in the system, mainly pharmacists working at general practice and providing medication review services (p = 0.007). Overall satisfaction with MHR varied, with 48% satisfied, 33% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and 19% dissatisfied, with a higher satisfaction rate among younger pharmacists (p = 0.032). (5) Conclusions: Pharmacists considered that the MHR offered key potential benefits, notably improving the safety and quality of care provided. To optimize the use of MHR, there is a need to improve privacy and data security measures, and to ensure adequate provision of user support and education surrounding the ability to integrate use of MHR with existing workflows and software.

Learning to Use In-Vehicle Technologies: Consumer Preferences and Effects on Understanding

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1589-1593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillary Abraham ◽  
Bryan Reimer ◽  
Bruce Mehler
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Driver Assistance ◽  
Driver Assistance Systems ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Vehicle Systems ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Vehicle Technologies ◽  
Methods Of Learning

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) have the potential to increase driver safety. However, driver misuse or failure to use ADAS could mitigate potential benefits. Appropriate training is one established method for encouraging proper use of technology. An online survey of 2364 respondents revealed significant differences between utilized and preferred methods for learning to use technologies. Drivers who learned through their preferred methods reported higher understanding and use of in-vehicle systems. Providing readily available methods of learning that align with learning preferences may improve safe use of ADAS.

scholarly journals Knowledge and experience with Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) among neurologists in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D A A Saleh ◽  
S Kassie ◽  
T Alsaadi
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Independent Practice ◽  
Minimal Risk ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
The Past ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Abstract Objective SUDEP is one of the causes of mortality in patients with epilepsy. We investigated SUDEP discussion practices among neurologists in the EMR to identify gaps in knowledge and to increase awareness. Methods An online survey was sent out to neurologists practicing in the EMR through registered emails and to attendees of local neurology conferences. Results: 132 practitioners completed the survey. 19.7% respondents were from Egypt, 15.2% from Sudan, 8.3% from KSA, and 4.5% from Syria. Only 1.5% of the respondents discussed SUDEP with their patients nearly all of the time, while 46.2% rarely discuss SUDEP. 18% of the respondents had experienced definite or probable SUDEP in the past 24 months of their clinical practice. Top three reactions to SUDEP discussion were distress (74%), anxiety (70.5%), and depression (65.9%). 77.3% of the respondents believe that patients are at minimal risk of SUDEP, 37.9% fear it would affect patients’ mood or quality of life, and 27.3% believe SUDEP is so rare and the risks of discussion outweigh potential benefits. We found no significant association between years of independent practice, number of patients seen annually, number of SUDEP in the past 24 months and how often respondents discussed SUDEP. Conclusion Neurologists in the EMR rarely discuss SUDEP with their patients / caregivers. Negative reactions and underestimating the risk of SUDEP may be the reason, suggesting lack of awareness among practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Framing the discussion positively and using different resources to support patients / caregivers around SUDEP may minimize negative reactions.

scholarly journals Survey of Undergraduate Research Experiences (SURE): First Findings

2004 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Lopatto
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Postgraduate Education ◽  
Science Careers ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Undergraduate Research Experiences ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Continuing Students ◽  
Talented Students

In this study, I examined the hypothesis that undergraduate research enhances the educational experience of science undergraduates, attracts and retains talented students to careers in science, and acts as a pathway for minority students into science careers. Undergraduates from 41 institutions participated in an online survey on the benefits of undergraduate research experiences. Participants indicated gains on 20 potential benefits and reported on career plans. Over 83% of 1,135 participants began or continued to plan for postgraduate education in the sciences. A group of 51 students who discontinued their plans for postgraduate science education reported significantly lower gains than continuing students. Women and men reported similar levels of benefits and similar patterns of career plans. Ethnic groups did not significantly differ in reported levels of benefits or plans to continue with postgraduate education.

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