The Cyber Model House is an online only sample home for apartment applications. There is no physical model of the apartment, so some applicants would rather see a real one in person. Still, the prevailing view is that cyber model homes are inevitable, especially now that the trend is spreading like wildfire. The pros and cons of a Cyber Model House are discussed below. This article is a quick guide to choosing the right model for your needs. It will answer your questions on Cost-effectiveness, Usability, and the different versions of the model.
Versions of the Cyber Model House
There have been three versions of the Cyber Model House, each targeted to a different industry. Version 1.1 focused on the electricity sector, oil and natural gas sector, and all sectors. Version 2.0 unified the model and made significant updates to reflect changing technology and threats. Version 2.1 made further refinements to the model and tools, including more than 350 cybersecurity practices, each with its own maturity indicator level. While the first two versions focused on the electricity and natural gas sectors, version 2.1 also included oil and gas and a global version.
Another version, dubbed Cyberhouse Life, is a 1370sqm design set on a rocky cliff near an imaginary mountain lake. The structure takes its shape from the cliff and opens to multiple panoramic views of the landscape. According to Modern House, Cyberhouse Life is comprised of two main buildings: a garage/utility unit and a guest part. The second building consists of multi-level residential blocks, each oriented to take advantage of the surrounding landscape.
Cost effectiveness
Despite the cost of cybersecurity, organizations often neglect the value of quality assurance in their security processes. In fact, cybersecurity costs are usually measured separately from ordinary development costs, and they can be a significant part of the total cost of cyber-attack recovery. Although many security controls revolve around software, the PAF model can be extended to include development activities as well. The PAF model also assumes that all items contribute to quality. Therefore, a cybersecurity executive dashboard might show two costs: a cybersecurity-specific cost and a quality-related cost.
Using this technique, security requirements are valued based on their ability to mitigate multiple risks. A single measure of each requirement represents the value of all preventions combined at a specific cost. A total system value, or CSR value, is derived from the combined costs of the various security risks. Once this analysis is completed, the cost-benefit ratios can be used to sell cyber-security strategies to board members. However, there are several other methods of evaluating cyber-risk management.
Usability
The usability of a product is determined by two factors: its utility and usability. Utilities are a function of how easy or difficult a product is to use. While the interface is important, it is not as important as the features a user gets out of it. If a system is too difficult to use, it is likely to discourage users from completing tasks. In addition to utility, there is a separate term, learnability. This term refers to how well a design makes its users feel about its features and ease of use.
While legislation and regulation are important in deterring cyber-security offenses, they often fail to take human security into account. The focus on security often obscures usability, as users often ignore our concerns about their security. Legitimate users need to be able to use products in a way that meets their needs without having to worry about their security. Furthermore, it is crucial for usability to be properly supported by the policies of organisations.