Cyber Security Dashboard : Human Machine Interface
More and more the human machine interface is critical to the management of a strong cyber security defense. Automated tools can collect and distribute large amounts of raw data but knowledgeable operators are required to make decisions that are the basis of cyber defense and forward leaning analysis.
A clear understanding of the problems and rules required to interpret data is required. Otherwise operators will suffer job performance issues and may eventually suffer burnout. Visualization techniques that are based upon unique operator and organization requirements are required to enhance human machine interface.
Determine Graphic User Interface
When determining visualizations, it is important to have definitive dimensions with results measured ranging from human performance to machine performance. These dimensions have been collected through Aspiration Software’s experience with data visualization as well as academic sources .
User Experience and Usability: The overall experience of using a software product or user interface. This also takes into consideration aesthetics and learning curve.
Collaboration: Does the software allow users to communicate using the same information? Does it allow for the sharing of information in a simplistic manner?
Cognitive Workload: How well does the software utilize the user’s working memory? Is the user able to utilize the software for long periods of time without thinking too hard?
Efficiency: Does the software allow the user to perform tasks more efficiently than using a text or non-visual approach?
Feature Set: Are all of the features necessary? Does every feature enhance the product or is the feature not needed?
Speed: Does the software create the visualizations at a speed that is acceptable to the user?
In addition to the dimensions just listed, it is also vital to choose the most appropriate visualization technique for the task. Developing a dashboard with an attractive visual display is worthless without consideration of the needs of the cyber operator.
Jon M. Stout is Chief Executive Officer of Aspiration Software LLC. Aspiration Software LLC is an Information Technology/Cyber Security services provider for Federal Government agencies.. For more information about cyber Security capabilities go to http://aspirationsoftware.com
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