Computer Security

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how our society is dependent on information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government and it is these technologies that also make the country more vulnerable. The paper examines Department of Defense (DOD) Laws and discusses the Computer Security Act, as well as the laws built upon this act. The paper looks at the Patriot Act, which many believe has played a role in making the nation more secure by allowing certain surveillance of electronic communications.

Outline:
Introduction
Securing Computer Systems: Computer Security Act of 1987
Federal Information Security Act of 2002
The Patriot Act
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Computer Security has long been a concern for the society in which we live. Businesses, education systems, and governmental agencies all rely on computers for day-to-day operations (Bielski, 2005). Indeed as a society we are extremely dependent upon information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government. Although these technologies assist in ensuring that many functions in our nation run smoothly, these technologies also make the country more vulnerable. The technology that is available to us today through networks and the internet has made the economy and the society extremely global."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Abdolian L. F., Takooshian H. (2003) The USA PATRIOT Act: Civil Liberties, the Media, and Public Opinion. Fordham Urban Law Journal. Volume: 30. Issue: 4. Page Number: 1429+.
• Bielski L. (2005) Security Breaches Hitting Home: Phishing, Information Leaks Keep Security Concerns at Red Alert. ABA Banking Journal. Volume: 97. Issue: 6. Publication Year: 2005. Page Number: 7+.
• Etzioni A. (2004) How Patriotic Is the Patriot Act? Freedom versus Security in the Age of Terrorism. Routledge: New York.
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