The security leak involving some of America’s most senior officials and their military plans, shocked the world earlier this week. Professor Oli Buckley, an expert in cyber security whose research has a strong focus on the human aspects of security, explains how even the most secure technology can’t protect against user error. However, even the most secure tool can’t protect against user error, like adding the wrong participant to a sensitive conversation. “The real risk here is not about Signal’s encryption, but about how easily human mistakes can undermine even the best technical safeguards. It’s a powerful reminder that security isn’t just technical, it’s procedural, cultural, and deeply human.”To arrange an interview with Professor Buckley, email publicrelations@lboro.ac.uk.

Source: The Times March 26, 2025 18:21 UTC