Updates on Software Usability

*Ahmed Mateen Buttar and Muhammad Majid*

### **Abstract**

Network security ensures that essential and accessible network assets are protected from viruses, key loggers, hackers, and unauthorized gain. Interruption detection system (IDS) is one of the most widespread significant network tools for network security management. However, it has been shown that the current IDS is challenging for network professionals to use. The interface, which assists users in evaluating the software usability, is a crucial aspect that influences the effectiveness of IDS, while security software such as IDS is effective. Usability testing is essential for supporting users in successful interaction and IDS utilization because the user finds it difficult to assess and use the output quality. Usability engineers are responsible for the majority of usability evaluations. Small and large business software engineers must master multiple usability paradigms. This is more difficult than teaching usability engineers how to write software. The Cognitive Analysis of Software Interface (CASI) technology was created as a solution for software engineers. Furthermore, this system aids software engineers in evaluating IDS based on user perception and evaluation perspectives. This study also discusses a large body of research on software interfaces and assessment procedures to evaluate novel heuristics for IDS. Finally, additional interface challenges and new ways for evaluating programmed usability are discussed. Topic Subject Areas: Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Usability.

**Keywords:** IDS, usable security, heuristics evaluation, cognitive analysis, SDLC

#### **1. Introduction**

The Internet has evolved recently, and users have been confronted with network security issues. Many firms are concerned about protecting their valuable and private data from dangers inside and outside society. Human and organizational variables, according to research, have an impact on network security. Security is a challenge for network practitioners. As a result, they employ specific tools, such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, antivirus software, and Nmap, among others, to reduce or completely eradicate incursion. Interruption detection system (IDS) is critical in detecting malevolent behavior quickly and supporting real-time attack response. But many intrusion detection systems are challenging to use, and users cannot take advantage of all of their functions. These issues must be to boost IDS efficiency. One option is to create an effective solution that may assist network administrators in controlling security. Usability is a critical factor that has a significant impact on security management. Software developers acknowledge that the software interface is critical to its success. In terms of software usability, this success can be measured. Usability

discusses the quality of a user's know-how when interacting with products or systems, including websites, software, devices, or applications. Usability is an essential term in the human-computer interaction (HCI) discipline. One option to overcome the issues of IDS is to create a user-friendly interface to assist network experts in effectively managing security.
