Computer Network Security and Cyber Ethics
by Joseph Migga Kizza
Category: Computers

Computer crimes and the invasion of privacy by electronics means are major concerns. They threaten the future of access to information. This book comprehensicely covers these subjects. Chapter one explains both the infrastructure and communication protocols to help in understanding computer crimes. Chapter two addresses the motives for cyber attacks-- personal, pleasure seeking, attention seeking, revenge or even vendetta, financial escapades, and raw hate. Likely targets and security issues in computer augmented settings are discussed in chapter three. Chapter four addresses the costs of computer crimes-- to individuals, to the nation and to businesses. The crime prevention efforts of individuals, civic groups, institutions, nations, and multinational bodies are described in chapter five. Chapter six assesses the future of cyber attacks by looking at the changing technology, access to computers by criminals, and education and crime prevention measures. The mind of the computer hacker is also explored at length.