Vulnerability of Network Systems

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses security concerns facing network systems and relates that a balance is needed between high levels of security and enough flexibility to allow users to complete tasks on their systems and the network. The paper discusses hacker communities and analyzes the key security concerns that both individuals and organizations need to address. The paper looks at phishing,
viruses, worms, pop-ups, drive-by downloads, malware, Trojan viruses, identify theft and credit card security.

Outline:
Hackers: Who They Are and Why They Do It
Analysis of Security Concerns

From the Paper:

"Whenever a computer system or network is capable of being infiltrated and comprised, it is considered vulnerable. It has been argued by many systems and Internet engineers that the majority of systems on the Internet today have a high level of vulnerability despite the many security measures in place by both individuals and organizations. When a system or network has the characteristic of vulnerability, more aggressive strategies must be undertaken to minimize the risk of data and funds being compromised."

Sample of Sources Used:

• CERT, Carnegie Mellon Certification Center for Security (CERT). Accessed May 4, 2008 from location: http://www.cert.org/
• Matt Hartley. SpyWare Defined. Locker gnome programmer's website. January 25, 2006. Accessed May 6, 2008 from location:http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/it/2006/01/25/spyware-defined/
• Chris Swartz, and Randy Rosel. Hardware versus Software Firewalls. O'Rielly.com Technical Publishing. Accessed May 5, 2008 from location: http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/sysadmin/2007/02/15/evaluating_firewalls.html
• Nikki Swartz. "Viruses on Rise, but Are Companies Liable? " Information Management Journal 38.3 (2004): 18. ABI/INFORM Global. ProQuest. 8 May. 2008 www.proquest.com

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