https://speakerdeck.com/danielanapoli 2026-10-07 16:44:48 -0400 Slides for my Master's thesis defence in August 2018. Abstract: Visually impaired individuals are increasingly reliant on the Internet in their daily lives. Yet, existing security mechanisms may not sufficiently help these users protect their online security and privacy. We explore this issue through two complementary studies. First, we conduct an expert evaluation to assess web-based security cues through JAWS. We propose a set of 9 heuristics combining usable security and web accessibility principles to guide our expert evaluation. We uncover several severe issues that are not identified by automated accessibility checkers. Second, we conduct a task-based user study with 14 visually impaired users to observe their security habits and concerns when navigating the web. Again, our findings suggest that severe usability issues lead users to take risks or force them to choose between accessibility or security. Based on our findings, we provide practical recommendations to remedy these issues by tailoring security information to effectively communicate with visually impaired users. Slides for my Master's thesis defence in August 2018. Abstract: Visually impaired individuals are increasingly reliant on the Internet in their daily lives. Yet, existing security mechanisms may not sufficiently help these users protect their online security and privacy. We explore this issue through two complementary studies. First, we conduct an expert evaluation to assess web-based security cues through JAWS. We propose a set of 9 heuristics combining usable security and web accessibility principles to guide our expert evaluation. We uncover several severe issues that are not identified by automated accessibility checkers. Second, we conduct a task-based user study with 14 visually impaired users to observe their security habits and concerns when navigating the web. Again, our findings suggest that severe usability issues lead users to take risks or force them to choose between accessibility or security. Based on our findings, we provide practical recommendations to remedy these issues by tailoring security information to effectively communicate with visually impaired users. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://speakerdeck.com/danielanapoli/accessible-and-usable-security-exploring-visually-impaired-users-online-security-and-privacy-strategies https://speakerdeck.com/danielanapoli/accessible-and-usable-security-exploring-visually-impaired-users-online-security-and-privacy-strategies Slides for my doctoral dissertation defence in September 2025. This research focused on understanding the privacy needs and expectations of older adults, seniors, as they pertain to remote healthcare technology. Outcomes from this work include recommendations and a design toolkit for tailoring technology to support the unique needs of this demographic. Slides for my doctoral dissertation defence in September 2025. This research focused on understanding the privacy needs and expectations of older adults, seniors, as they pertain to remote healthcare technology. Outcomes from this work include recommendations and a design toolkit for tailoring technology to support the unique needs of this demographic. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://speakerdeck.com/danielanapoli/tailoring-remote-healthcare-technology-to-meet-the-needs-and-privacy-expectations-of-older-adults https://speakerdeck.com/danielanapoli/tailoring-remote-healthcare-technology-to-meet-the-needs-and-privacy-expectations-of-older-adults