Meanwhile, congressional committees are looking into Internet security problems and industry groups are forming to combat vandals. A group of Internet Service Providers has formed an Alliance for Internet Security. It is working with a previously formed combination of vendors and others to exchange information on security problems. A Senate committee began hearings on Web security. Other experts called for government research and training to help bolster security.
Some experts say the Internet itself needs restructuring.
Many sites have only one entry point, which can be easily overwhelmed. You have to build distributed systems, with many entry points. These tools use filters to screen incoming material. On another front, a combination of companies and organizations plans to equip universities with free encryption software. The programs would help prevent use of university networks in coordinated attacks.