Computer security discussion

Exercise – Chapter 1 (pg. 45)

  1. Look up “the paper that started the study of computer security.” Prepare a summary of the key points. What in this paper specifically addresses security in previously unexamined areas?

Exercise – Chapter 2 (pg. 117)

  • 1.Consider that an individual threat agent, like a hacker, can be a factor in more than one threat category. If a hacker breaks into a network, copies a few files, defaces a Web page, and steals credit card numbers, how many different threat categories does the attack fall into? Explain each threat category.