The Trouble with URLs, and how Humans (Don't) Understand Site Identity

Presented at LocoMocoSec 2018, April 6, 2018, 9 a.m. (40 minutes)

URLs are supposed to be useful in web browser UI to help users understand site identity, navigate around the web, and share interesting content. But are URLs accomplishing all of those tasks? Come hear research from the Chrome Security team about what URLs are useful for, and some ideas for browser UI that might better accomplish those tasks in the future.

Presenters:

• Emily Schechter - Google
  Emily Schechter is Product Manager for Chrome Security at Google, where she works on Chrome Security UX and HTTPS adoption on the web. She has previously worked on the Google Safe Browsing and Anti-Malvertising teams to keep Google and web users safe from online threats. Emily has degrees in Computer Engineering and Economics from Dartmouth College.

Links:

• https://locomocosecurityconference2018.sched.com/event/BPCh/the-trouble-with-urls-and-how-humans-dont-understand-site-identity
• https://infocon.org/cons/LocoMocoSec/LocoMocoSec 2018 Kona/Emily Schechter The Trouble with URLs, and how Humans (Don't) Understand Site Identity.mp4
• https://infocon.org/cons/LocoMocoSec/LocoMocoSec 2018 Kona/Emily Schechter The Trouble with URLs, and how Humans (Don't) Understand Site Identity.eng.srt (subtitles)

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