This example clearly illustrates that usability and security are not mutually exclusive. Rather, security depends on usability, and it is imperative to get user buy-in in order to properly secure our applications. Security and Usability; a tale of broken trustAt its core, security is about fostering trust. In order to lay the foundation for good security, it’s worth noting that risk analysis is the bedrock of security design. Considering the fate of password security, we can neither rely on users nor stringent security mechanisms to keep our accounts safe.