Abstract
There can scarcely be any question that intrusion controls systems complicate the lives of computer hackers and other nefarious types. At the same time there remains a heated debate over whether or not these programs are quite effective as some might argue. This paper probes this issue and looks at the situation from both perspectives. Specifically, the paper notes how intrusion controls do indeed cut down on hacking and how the latest technology permits them to be employed in mobile phones and other hand-held devices.

Tags:intrusion, controls, computers

Abstract
This paper is a book review of former computer hacker now security consultant Kevin D. Mitnick's "The Art of Intrusion."It t provides true life computer crime cases with Mitnick's advice for securing against them. A chapter-by-chapter review is provided.

From the Paper
" 'The Art of Intrusion' by former infamous computer hacker now high priced security consultant Kevin D. Mitnick offers real-life examples of the threat posed to individuals, corporations, governments and society from hackers, particularly malicious 'Black Hat' hackers. The book is arranged so that each chapter opens with a true incidence of computer crime that reveals how vulnerable banks, casinos, individuals and others are in the technology era. After offering what reads in part like a true crime mystery, Mitnick then offers his solutions and advice..."

Tags:firewalls, intrusion detection, hackers, crackers, electronics, robin hood, black hats, white hats, networks, banks, passwords, terrorists

Abstract
This paper briefly explores the security threats posed to computer networks worldwide and provides an overview of how and why Intrusion Detection Protocol (IDP) is a valuable tool to combat security threats.

Tags:intrusion, detection, protocol

Abstract
This paper explores when punitive damages are appropriate in products liability cases as well as the general standards of liability to be found in various American states. From there the paper reviews what factors generally determine the amount of punitive damages to be awarded and how the awards amounts vary in different parts of America courtesy of state caps placed upon the amount of punitive damages recoverable at trial.

Tags:tort, reform, damages

Abstract
Seclusion is an intervention widely used and has a long history within psychiatric care. The paper shows that literature over the past ten years suggests seclusion is effective in control of violent/aggressive behaviors. However, the concept of seclusion has been too often interchanged with the concept of solitary confinement, as is the rationale for initiation of seclusion and this would lead to questioning the intended outcome for the patient. This paper reviews the literature in relation to the use of seclusion and asks the question: Is seclusion used as a therapeutic nursing intervention? For the purpose of this paper, the literature reviewed focuses on primary research around the subject of seclusion as an intervention with the patients and nursing staff's perceptions being explored.

From the Paper
"Within mental health nursing practice there are routines and responses which require ongoing critique and review. With decreasing length of admission and increased acuity, today the challenge for the nurse is to maintain the therapeutic milieu while maintaining the safety of patients and staff. The rights of the patient to receive treatment appropriate their needs is involved in this balance and interventions chosen by staff are reflected directly in the outcomes for the patient."

Tags:psychiatric, nursing, intervention, methodological, study, literature, review, mental, health

Abstract
The paper attempts to identify ways in which a website Honeypot can be used as a detection measure or system and to determine its ability to achieve these goals in ways that are superior to other types of intrusion detection systems. The paper provides an overview of intrusion detection systems (IDS), the two primary classifications of honeypots and their respective intended applications and the different types of honeypots. The paper then provides a general discussion concerning the legal issues that affect the use of honeypots that should be taken into account before an organization makes the decision to use this intrusion detection system approach.

Outline:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Intrusion Detection Systems
Chapter 3: Classification and Types of Honeypots
Chapter 4: Legal Issues Affecting the Use of Honeypots

From the Paper
"By any measure, the Internet has changed the way both consumers and businesses of all types interact and pursue their respective goals. Indeed, the Internet has transformed the way in which people go about the daily lives in some profound ways, but there are some significant problems involved. For example, Elifoglu (2002) points out, "The open nature of the Internet makes security a real challenge for today's companies" (p. 67). Such security issues have assumed even greater importance in recent years as more and more companies establish a Web presence to facilitate their organizational goals."

Tags:security, data, technology, hackers, crackers

Abstract
This paper discusses an intrusion detection algorithm for analyzing university web server log files. It also discusses integrating hierarchical clustering with other algorithms for an intrusion detection system. The paper proposes to use hierarchical clustering as the main back bone of the intrusion detection system and then incorporating other algorithms like statistics and support vector machines (SVM) as needed.

From the Paper
"The initial plan was to use the user signatures method by Seth Freeman or the Traffic Classification technique but the first method seems more suited to an OS than for web server log files and the second seems a lot more complicated and also requires a destination IP, which is not readily available from our log files. I started out by writing a statistics based algorithm but then added hierarchical clustering based on instructor feedback. Eventually I settled on this paper based on hierarchical clustering with other methods as backup although I still like the statistics approach."

Tags:algorithms, tree-like, ids, database, hits

Abstract
This paper is a research project, which uses anomaly intrusion detection to determine if there are any abnormal patterns and, hence, intrusions in the provided log files. The author stresses that a statistics approach seems to be the easiest and most straightforward approach. The paper relates that a common practice in IDS software is to incorporate different techniques to detect intrusion so that other methods such as hierarchical clustering can still be included in the system to search for suspicious/ known data patterns such as viruses. The paper includes charts, graphs and a screen-shot.

From the Paper
"Since we are not building a new system, we will try to implement and base the report on existing work. Viewing sequence algorithms for intrusion detection helps to determine which patterns look like patterns of intrusion. The statistics technique is discussed but will not be programmed at this current time. We will also attempt to show manually how this algorithm will detect the patterns using previous research as it correlates to this specific data using logs provided and some data mining algorithm."

Tags:algorithms, tree-like, clustering, pattern, ids

Abstract
This paper briefly explores the security threats posed to computer networks worldwide and provides an overview of how and why Intrusion Detection Protocol (IDP) is a valuable tool to combat security threats. The paper relates that IDP techniques will allow network administrators the tools necessary to harden their networks, thereby protecting personal, business, and global computer networks and resources.

From the Paper
"Said dependence has made laptops, iPods, personal websites (such as facebook and myspace), E-mail, electronic marketing, and cellphones part of our everyday life. While one could certainly argue about the upside in all these advents in making us increasingly global, it also makes us vulnerable in ways that we have not been before.
"Myspace pages, for instance, get phished, leaving us socially and professionally vulnerable."

Tags:botnet worms dependent facebook, protocol anomaly detection

Abstract
This paper discusses an individual's right to privacy and the results of an invasion of that right. It specifically discusses a tort with regards to invasion of privacy. The paper analyzes the two basic elements that occur with invasion of privacy - the fact that the individual's right to privacy is invaded and the resulting damage that occurs as a result.

From the Paper
"The right of privacy in the private sector has taken on a whole new dimension since the times of Justice Brandies with the advent of the internet, email, YouTube and the myriad of personal blogs raise the specter of anyone becoming a world-wide celebrity. If you doubt the power of the internet to create celebrities out of the ordinary person, recall the "numa numa" phenomenon, the portly college lip syncing into his computer became an overnight celebrity via viral video. This was voluntarily placed on the internet, the repercussions of instant involuntary notoriety where unimagined in the late 19th century when the right of privacy was first put forward by Justice Brandies. There are many personal issues that individuals wish to keep private, and the vast amount of case law regarding all four aspects of invasion of privacy needs to be kept in context of the modern era of the internet, AIDS and the 24 hour cable news station."

Tags:numa numa, damages intrusion seclusion