Development of an Internet Intrusion Prevention Tool.

Abstract

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA342556

Entities

People

  • Dagohoy H. Anunciado

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Protocols
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Access Control
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Security
  • Internet
  • Operating Systems
  • Security Protocols
  • Social Engineering
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • STEM Education

Technology Areas

  • Cyber