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Internet Security Risks, 2006.
An examination of the security issues facing individuals, businesses, and governments that now exist because of the Internet.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper discusses the growing security risk Internet users face and the potential threat this risk carries with it. The paper explains that various forms of malware such as viruses, worms, or spyware are created and distributed each day, increasing the risk that everyone must bear. The paper also points out that, although usually considered just an annoyance, spam represents one of the more significant security risks for Internet users, if only because of its extreme ubiquity. Everyone on the Internet continuously deals with spam. Much of it may simply be a frustration; however, some of it represents a real security risk as when spammers use this method to infect systems, crash servers, or obtain personal information.
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Database Security Risks and Strategies, 2001.
A paper that reviews database security risks and strategies in an internet world, focusing specifically on Certificate Authorities (CAs) and the specialized risks faced by CAs.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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The paper shows that in today?s fast paced economy and exploding computing infrastructure, database technologies have become the backbone of internet and application services. With adoption of technology comes risk and traditional attacks on security, with databases not being immune. This paper examines some of the risks, strategies and important aspects of database security as it pertains to deployments and Certificate Authorities.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nature of Security Issues
Common Attacks
The Threats
The Methods
SQL Server Attacks
SQL Injection Attacks
Oracle Exploits
Prevention
Process over Technology
Best Practices for Protecting Databases
Application Development
Design Considerations for Certificate Authorities
Data Protection
Data Availability
Conclusion
Additional Information
Sample Vulnerabilities
Certificate Authorities
Bibliography
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"Introduction The Internet has spawned a breeding ground for web applications and database systems to perform e-commerce, e-banking, and e-government transactions. Database systems have become an integral and required component of the Internet ecosystem to store security sensitive information. Since database systems are now the foundation for all sensitive data operations, database security has become increasingly important in not only e-commerce on the Internet, but also for conducting normal business operations for almost any organization. Compromise of database security poses new business risks not realized before in corporate IT systems."
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Internet Security, 2002.
An overview of future of Internet security and information privacy.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper will discuss the presented future state of Internet security and what is being done about it. By analyzing the criterion for computer law that is being passed and other matters of this nature, we can understand how the protection of privacy is being dealt with. This will be the focus of this paper, to see what the future holds for security of private matters on the Internet.
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Internet Security and Firewalls, 2002.
A look at the importance of firewalls on internet security.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 37.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses the importance of firewalls in connection with Internet security. With more and more firms joining the Internet community, it is essential to adopt sound security measures in order to protect critical data from hostile attacks.
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Internet Security, 2001.
An examination of the aspects of Internet security.
2,180 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 12 sources, £ 47.95
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This paper is about Internet Security issues regarding E-commerce. The author touches on the history and the future of security while also discussing the recent denial of service attacks on several large scale websites.
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"As the Internet becomes more and more a part of our everyday lives, we must consider how this technology will affect the way we live. One major topic of debate in the ever-increasing Internet universe is that of electronic commerce security, or e-commerce security for short. E-commerce, in a nutshell, means shopping online over the World Wide Web. Internet savvy individuals have the opportunity to shop without even leaving the comfort of their own homes. E-commerce has existed for several years now but has recently become the latest phenomenon facing the Internet today. With the recent development of security features such as Active Server Pages (ASP), Secure Socket Layers (SSL), 128-bit encryption, and several other ?buzzwords? of which consumers are not fully aware, e-commerce seems safer than ever. "
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Internet and Technologies Security, 2008.
This paper explores the impact of the Internet on technologies security.
1,572 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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The paper discusses the inherent threats of the Internet network that is comprised of hundreds of millions of nodes and users, with no laws regarding snooping and eavesdropping. The paper looks at web attacks that may take the form of repurposed programming, ActiveX controls, phishing and snooping. The paper therefore shows how the most important impact the Internet has had on the information technology security of organizations is the time and resource requirements now needed to remain secure.
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"The internet can be defined as a worldwide communications network originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a distributed system with no single point of failure (Galassi, 2007). The Internet has seen an explosion in commercial and personal use since the development of web browsers. In fact, the internet is now the number one marketing device for businesses of all types and sizes. Some of the reasons for the internet's popularity as a marketing channel are the internet's growth, worldwide presence and access to consumers, low cost, and the fact that home based businesses look like any other business (Muske, 2000)."
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Internet Security, 2002.
An examination of various factors which need to be considered by companies when implementing internet security on their servers.
2,058 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper discusses the ever-changing standards for network access control and the issues for encryption and authentication, as well as challenges presented by handheld devices, Radio Frequency leakage, and rogue wireless LAN access. It explains how, in order to achieve wireless security, companies need to understand the risks and limitations and then implement a strategy that helps mitigate these problems.
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"All companies will need to be concerned with wireless LAN security, irregardless of whether they have policies that forbid wireless use or transmit only non-sensitive data. For the present, the best that companies can do is to mitigate risks to acceptable levels; it?s impossible to eliminate them completely. This is primarily because the 802.1X standards is still maturing as are authentication procedures, handheld device security, RF leakage prevention and rogue wireless LAN access monitoring.
Companies should consider supplementing 802.1X?s encryption with either VPNs or other proprietary wireless encryption solutions due to the inadequacies of WEP and TKIP. The authentication of 802.1 provided by RADIUS and EAP/TLS is markedly better than the encryption, but nothing can totally prevent password theft. Passwords are in issue in the wired world, but are even more problematic in wireless environments because of issues related to handheld devices and unsecured wireless access. Biometrics is in the early stages of adoption as a way to overcome password breaches."
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Internet Security, 2005.
A discussion on internet security and what computer users can do in order to protect themselves.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper reviews some of the common problems that can greatly obviate personal and professional computer use. Specifically, the paper reviews viruses, worms, spyware, and phishing and pharming practices and examines precisely what the average computer user needs to do to protect him or herself from them.
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"In an age where technological advances make it easier than ever before for unscrupulous sorts to invade our private affairs and wreak havoc with our lives, internet security and privacy has assumed a great deal of importance. The following paper will examine what computer users can do to protect themselves from viruses and worms as well as from individuals attempting to access personal information via spyware, "phishing" and "pharming" scams. While a surprisingly large number of consumers remain ignorant of the dangers posed by developments such as those outlined above, it will soon be evident that the potential repercussions resulting from compromised online records or from compromised online privacy can be extraordinarily pernicious and must not be taken lightly."
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Internet Security for the Private User, 2002.
This paper analyzes Internet security for the private user.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper provides general information and guidelines for the following topics: cookies, spam, firewalls, and viruses. The author explains how the user can surf without headaches and protect his or her privacy.
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Internet Security and Privacy, 2004.
This paper discusses that only when the privacy of the individual is guarded, and the security of information ensured, can we reap the full benefits of the Internet.
3,260 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 66.95
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This paper explains that the key Internet issues of Internet security and privacy arise because of the anonymous nature of the Web. The author points out that cookies are nothing but small pieces of data that are stored on the hard disk of the user and are used primarily for storing the settings for the Web pages as per the user?s interest. The paper stresses that children are more prone to let out their personal information when they surf the Net and can accidentally come across offensive Web pages with vulgar, pornographic contents.
Table of Contents
Thesis
Introduction
Internet Privacy and Security
Privacy Issues
Cookies and Privacy Threat
Children and Privacy
Legal Issues
Protecting Privacy
Other Security Issues
Impersonation
Man-In-Middle Attack
Denial of Service Attacks
Virus Threats
Problem of Static IP Address
Firewalls and IDS
Protecting Information
Data Encryption
Key Based Encryption
Encryption Based on Symmetric Key
Encryption Based on Public Key
Socket Security Layer
Encryption Standard
Companies Specializing In Internet Security
Symantec
Security Measures
The Future Prospects
Conclusion
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"Man-In-Middle Attack is another form of information abuse in which a third party intercepts information flow between two computers and alters the data. Typically, this attack is carried out by mocking a well-known website. A practical example of this type of ?spoofing? was the 1999 incident when a website spoofed as Bloomberg News service, posted information that ?Pairgain?, a telecommunication company was being taken over by an Israeli firm. This falsified information posted on the counterfeit website sent the stock trading up by 30% and the trading volume grew by 7 times its usual. However when the hoax came to light the stock prices plummeted down resulting in huge losses to investors who bought the shares at inflated prices. This example highlights the serious consequences of internet crime."
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Internet Banking Security, 2005.
This paper discuses that there is no definitive answer to the question of banking and security transactions on the internet because, as increasing safeguards are added, the defrauders and hackers on the internet always seem to catch up.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 23 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that internet crime includes eager young hackers, who infiltrated web sites to see if they can get away with it; professionals, who are looking for individual data and account numbers and computer frauds such as pyramid schemes and stolen credit cards used to defraud people by ordering high-end merchandise. The author points out that Citibank has three "lines of defense" against unlawful use or access to a customer's account information: (1) Firewalls and VeriSign digital IDs, which act as an electronic checkpoint, refusing access to any intruder; (2) a scrambled 128-bit strong encryption and (3) log-on authentication, which includes not only the T-PIN number but also an additional 6-digit alphanumeric code, containing both letters and numbers. The paper relates that internet security has become an industry in itself; many large financial institutions are building gateways to protect their information storage and retrieval systems from unlawful entry.
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"Banks and other institutions that rely on electronic money transactions are now taking additional steps to assure security for their customers. Citibank is one prominent example. Their "privacy" message, accessible on the Internet, explains "In order to provide better service or to address security hazards, we will occasionally use a 'cookie'. A cookie is a small piece of information which a Web site stores on your Web browser on your PC and can later retrieve. The cookie cannot be read by a Web site other than the one that set the cookie. We use cookies for a number of administrative purposes, for example, to store your prefer3ences for certain kinds of information or to store a password so that you do not have to input it every time you visit our site."
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Internet Security, 2004.
This paper discusses that the battle between Internet thieves and Internet administrators, which has been going on for many years, since the beginning of the Internet from the 1940s.
3,840 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 74.95
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This paper explains that the security problems of the Internet largely are due to the design structure of the Internet; there is no central hub to control information and thus no rules on regulation. The author believes the government finds itself incapable of passing any sort of control measures on the use of the Internet because the users have all the power to control or regulate user discipline. The paper stress that, to find and assess Internet security involving hackers and breakers-in, partnerships within the concerned industry must be formed, whereby, each partner helps the other in case of a breach in security.
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"It was originally known as ?Darpanet? and was a defense device to aid the Government in the eventuality of a nuclear war. The defense personnel used this Darpanet to communicate messages between the various Government networks. The later form of this type of communication came to be known as the ?net? or the ?Internet.? Now there are more than 30 million users from all over the world, and there are more than 40 million sites on the Internet. From its humble beginning when the connection was given to universities in America, to the present day when connections are given to small businesses, to Internet Service Providers, and to individual users, the Internet has indeed come a long way. The Internet can now be accessed by any number of users, both private and public, and the service is offered by a large number of Internet providers."
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Internet Security, 2001.
An examination of how secure the Internet is when entering vital information.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses the question of how secure the internet is regarding credit card details, social security numbers and other vital and personal information. It looks at security features offered by most companies and examines whether these are safe. It also shows that if anyone really wanted to construct a method of tapping into people's personal details, it would not be hard, and of course it is being done already.
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"With the development of the Internet and the expansion of abilities that computers have, the world has become more reliant than ever on the use of computers. In the past ten years, the Internet has come from being a start-up idea to the fuel which runs the world. Computers with Internet access have become so much of a necessity not only to families with students, but to families who wish to have anything they want at the touch of a button. Online information is so easy to come by that families have become reliant on computers for almost everything, including shopping. While some people do not trust the internet enough to be entering vital information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and family information, some people believe all of the security features offered by certain companies and enter this information at will."
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Internet Security, 2007.
An overview of the importance of securing Internet access.
1,129 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines how the issue of security has become an important if not crucial area of concern for all online companies, ecommerce, institutions and Web users. One particular area of contemporary concern is the effect that security issues are having on online shopping and customer confidence in the online payment process. It looks at how the issue of privacy invasion has become central to today's online world, especially in the area of ecommerce with an increase in the reports of fraud and credit card infringements.
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"Phishing is another recent addition to the array of security threats. This term refers to "phishing" for credit card numbers and other sensitive information that can be used by the criminal. Phishing attacks use "...spoofed emails and fraudulent websites to deceive recipients into divulging personal financial data, such as credit card numbers, account usernames and passwords, social security numbers etc." (Prevent Identity Theft and Safeguard Information Assets) Spyware has also become a serous security problem. This refers to malicious software that is designed to "....intercept or take partial control of a computer's operation without the informed consent of that machine's owner or legitimate user." ( Spyware) "
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