Abstract
Governments and businesses are moving online with alacrity, driven by potential cost savings, changing consumer and citizen expectations, and the momentum towards general digital provision. Services are legally required to be inclusive and accessible. Now consider that almost every online service, where people have to identify themselves, requires a password. Passwords seem to be accessible, until one considers specific disabilities, one of which can lead to many challenges: dyslexia being a case in point. Dyslexia is associated with word processing and retention difficulties, and passwords are essentially words, phrases or alphanumeric combinations. We report on a literature review conducted to identify extant research into the impact of dyslexia on password usage, as well as any ameliorations that have been proposed. We discovered a relatively neglected field. We conclude with recommendations for future research into the needs of a large population of dyslexics who seem to struggle with passwords, in a world where avoiding passwords has become almost impossible. The main contribution of this paper is to highlight the difficulties dyslexics face with passwords, and to suggest some avenues for future research in this area.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Title of host publication | Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance |
Subtitle of host publication | 14th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium, HAISA 2020, Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece, July 8–10, 2020, Proceedings |
Editors | Nathan Clarke, Steven Furnell |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 259-268 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030574048 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030574031 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Aug 2020 |
Event | 14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance - Online/Virtual, Mytilene, Greece Duration: 8 Jul 2020 → 10 Jul 2020 Conference number: 14th https://www.haisa.org/?page=home |
Publication series
Name | IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology |
---|---|
Publisher | Springer |
Volume | 593 |
ISSN (Print) | 1868-4238 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1868-422X |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security & Assurance |
---|---|
Abbreviated title | HAISA 2020 |
Country/Territory | Greece |
City | Mytilene |
Period | 8/07/20 → 10/07/20 |
Internet address |
Keywords
- Passwords
- Dyslexia
- Authentication
- Accessibility