Assessing the cognitive complexity of cyber range environments

Abstract

We present a conceptual foundation and empirical framework for modeling cognitive complexity in cyber range event operating environments. Definitions of key concepts, such as cognitive complexity, task difficulty, and Blue Team cognitive workload, are informed by the literature of human factor engineering. This is followed by an approach to assessing cognitive complexity as experienced by a Blue Team in a given cyber range event operating environment, and a validation of that assessment method.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 03, 2019
Source ID
10.1177/1548512918820654

Entities

People

  • Antonio Roque
  • Daniel J. Hannon
  • Douglas Stetson

Organizations

  • MIT Lincoln Laboratory
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber