Defensive Design

Defensive Design

1. Definitions of key words

   • Defence Design(DD) is the art of preparing for any way for a user to misuse a system /device. during the performance of DD, any possible method of misuse is eliminated and if not all, then its goal is to minimise any negative consequnce
   • Black list: A group of Items, such as Usernames, that are denied access to a system. An example could be getting banned on a game or social media
   • Input Validation: Input validation is the proper testing of any input supplied by a user or application.
   • The way in which a user and their system interact through the use of input devices
   • Whitelist: a Whitelist is the opposite of a balcklist

2. Examples

   • Passwords
   • Contact Details
   • Date Input