Lorrie Cranor

Dr. Lorrie Cranor, a leading researcher in usable security and the Director of the CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, joins Ann Johnson from Microsoft. They delve into why security tools often fail users, highlighting the disconnect between security design and real-world usability. Cranor discusses the persistent challenges with passwords, emerging strategies like passkeys, and the evolving expectations of privacy in today’s data-driven world. She emphasizes the need for user-centered design and practical testing to build effective security systems.