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Friction as a Function
in Cyber-Security
Meirav Har-Paz
UX Lead & Research, CyberArk
DONT MAKE ME THINK
Steve Krug
DONT MAKE ME THINK
DONT MAKE ME THINK
When it comes to complex cybersecurity systems -
the fast, easy and standard way of doing tasks
is not always the best way for our users
Meirav Har-Paz
UX Lead & Research, CyberArk
Friction
In mechanics, friction is a force that resists the relative motion
of one solid object over another
Friction
In UX, there is friction
between the user and
the interface
Friction
When there is little friction, everything goes smoothly.
Maybe too smoothly.
DONT MAKE ME THINK
DONT MAKE ME THINK
When it comes to complex cybersecurity systems -
the fast, easy and standard way of doing tasks
is not always the best way for our users
CyberArk is an information security company
offering Privileged Account Security
Meet Our Users
Paul, Basic User Adam, Admin Jane, Manager
3 principles
DONT MAKE ME THINK
DONT MAKE ME THINK
Decrease Visual Load
DONT MAKE ME THINK
MAKE ME COMPREHEND
When it comes to rarely used critical operations,
well incorporate inline help text - even at a cost of
increasing the visual load
MAKE ME COMPREHEND
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME COMPREHEND
Adam, Admin
DONT MAKE ME THINK
Dont Waste My Time
DONT MAKE ME THINK
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
When it comes to the most critical operations that are
significantly affect objects, users, and environments,
well design numerous confirmation steps
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Jane, Manager
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Jane, Manager
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Jane, Manager
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Jane, Manager
MAKE ME RE-CONFIRM
Jane, Manager
DONT MAKE ME THINK
Keep It Consistent
DONT MAKE ME THINK
MAKE ME PURSUE
When doing the same function to multiple entities  break
consistency to slow users down and make them aware of
the consequence of their actions
MAKE ME PURSUE
MAKE ME PURSUE
Paul, Basic User
MAKE ME PURSUE
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME PURSUE
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME PURSUE
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME PURSUE
Adam, Admin
MAKE ME PURSUE
Adam, Admin
DONT MAKE ME THINK
MAKE ME PURSUE
MAKE ME COMPREHEND
MAKE ME CONFIRM
DONT MAKE ME THINK
Increase UX friction
to empower users sense of
safety and control.
Carefully consider when, for
whom, and how to increase
the friction.
Always test and validate.
Increase friction
to prevent glitches.
Thanks!
Meirav Har-Paz
Marvily.inspire
marvily.inspire@gmail.com

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