SECURITY OF COMPUTERIZED INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

The paper addresses the vulnerabilities of remotely accessible computerized information systems to electronic crime -- penetration of the information system for illicit copying, altering or destruction of selected information. A condensed survey of the probable threats and applicable countermeasures is presented. A particular emphasis is placed on the use of cryptographic techniques for protecting information in the communication lines and in computer files.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0709366

Entities

People

  • H. E. Petersen
  • Rein Turn

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Authentication
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Countermeasures
  • Crime
  • Data Transmission Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Digital Information
  • Information Systems
  • Language
  • Natural Languages
  • New York
  • Operating Systems
  • Security
  • Shift Registers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics