Bad Security Metrics Part 2: Solutions

Flater, David

doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/MITP.2018.021921653

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Journal Article

Bad Security Metrics Part 2: Solutions

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Published: April 16, 2018
Citation: IT Professional vol. 20, no. 2, (March-April 2018) pp. 76-79

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David Flater (NIST)

Abstract

This two-part series focuses on defining the problem of questionable metrics conceptually and revealing a path forward for improving both security metrics and how people use them.

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security; measurement; metrics; scale theory

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04/16/18: Journal Article (Final)

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Security and Privacy
security measurement

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Computer Security Resource Center

Journal Article

Bad Security Metrics Part 2: Solutions

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