Network Security Issues

Abstract

Network security is a current topic of concern. The trend towards more interoperative networks, computerized telephone networks, centralized databases make all of these very vulnerable to infiltration, alterations and destruction. Dangers to the networks come in various forms, from the network terrorist and the insider and the computer virus. Possible disruptive and destructive actions and infiltration and exploitation of people's privacy rights. This thesis examines the security and privacy issues of the coming of the information age with its interconnected networks and centralized databases, and possible solutions to the dilemma. Technology and demand are driving forward with only cursorary actions being taken to protect the security and privacy of the network, placing a number of highly critical networks in danger of being compromised. Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA219182

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Sinisi

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Crime
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Transmission
  • Databases
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • National Security
  • Operating Systems
  • Students
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Cybersecurity.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber