Subject: [Cfrg] Usability of cryptographic APIs - Study Invitation

From: "Zeier, Alexander" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2018 00:06:33 +0000

Hello,

I am researching the usability of cryptographic APIs at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. For this purpose I want to compare the usability of different Java APIs supporting digital signatures. Usability is a very important part of a good cryptographic API. Without usability, programmers will do mistakes which will lead to insecure software.

I prepared an online editor where you will be presented with a programming task. This task should be solved using a randomly assigned Java API and should take you about 90 minutes. Only basic Java skills are required.

As a little incentive, all participants have the chance to win one of three 100€ voucher for amazon.

If you want to take part in my research, please visit the following page: https://research.azeier.de

By participating, you would help me understand different problems programmers are facing when using cryptographic APIs. These insights are then used to create more usable APIs.

I would like to thank you in advance for supporting the study and making a valuable contribution to my research.

If you encounter any technical difficulties, please let me know.

Best regards,
Alexander Zeier

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Alexander Zeier
Fachbereich Informatik
Hochschule Darmstadt - University of Applied Sciences
Haardtring 100
D-64295 Darmstadt

Tel: 06151-16-3 8489
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