Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for preconscious security feedback. In one aspect, a method for secure communication includes: displaying a first visual cue to indicate presence of security measure for communication while an operation for a secure communication transaction is in progress; and playing a first audio cue to indicate the presence of security measure for communication while the operation for the secure communication transaction is in progress. In one embodiment, the visual and/or audio cues used provide preconscious feeling of security based on familiarity and/or historical associations to security in particular cultures.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for management of entitlement to security operations. In one aspect, a method for authentication, includes: determining an indication of a cursor being positioned over a graphical user interface element of a first application process for a period of time, where the first application process is to present information and the graphical user interface element has encrypted data obtained with the information; and in response to the indication: obtaining the encrypted data from the graphical user interface element; and determining whether or not the information is trusted using the encrypted data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for preconscious security feedback. In one aspect, a method for secure communication includes: displaying a first visual cue to indicate presence of security measure for communication while an operation for a secure communication transaction is in progress; and playing a first audio cue to indicate the presence of security measure for communication while the operation for the secure communication transaction is in progress. In one embodiment, the visual and/or audio cues used provide preconscious feeling of security based on familiarity and/or historical associations to security in particular cultures.