öryggiskröfu
Öryggiskröfu is a term used in Icelandic discussions of information security to describe the tension that arises when intensifying security measures creates user friction, which in turn can reduce overall protection. The concept is closely associated with usability and risk management, and it is often invoked in debates about consumer software, online services, and critical infrastructure.
Etymology and scope: The term combines öryggi, meaning security or safety, with kröfu, meaning demand or requirement.
Mechanisms and consequences: Common manifestations include frequent password changes, mandatory multi-factor authentication prompts, device binding, and
Mitigation and critique: Proponents advocate risk-based, user-centered approaches that balance protection with convenience, such as adaptive
See also: Usability in security, security fatigue, risk compensation, human factors in information security.