Researchers at the University of Maryland are applying traditional criminology concepts to demonstrate that human beings may be the weakest link for the attackers as well. Successful attacks are the result of the convergence of motivated offenders, suitable victims, and the absence of capable guardians. The researchers propose that IT admins should have a better understanding of their users social backgrounds and online routines in order to more accurately predict the source of attacks, and better focus network and computer defenses where they will have the most impact. IT admins can’t–and shouldn’t–defend equally against all threats.”]