Development of an internet intrusion prevention tool
By: Dagohoy Hofilena Anunciado
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) 
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 81
Description: This thesis explores the current shortcomings in computer and Internet security, and how the lack of user      education in basic security concepts is detrimental to computer and network security. The use of      cryptography and potentially expensive technical means to secure systems will fail when one neglects      security education of users. The thesis addresses a portion of the security education problem by designing      and developing a tool to educate users on the two major successful methods for penetrating a computer      system, weak passwords and social engineering. The tool can teach users how to pick good passwords and      the steps to take to prevent social engineering attacks. The tool consists of a tutorial and ends with an exam      to test user comprehension concerning picking good passwords and preventing social engineering attacks.
Notes: "December 1997."

Thesis advisor(s): Bert Lundy, Ron Broersma.

Thesis (M.S. in Software Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, December 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-55)

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