Internet Security & Information Security

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that the list of opportunities and benefits provided by the Internet at times seems endless, but these benefits do not come without costs, risks and disadvantages. The growth of the Internet has also allowed for new forms of crime, new questions of privacy, and new issues of censorship and freedom of speech. The writer discusses that as technology advances, so do the criminals, and one of the fastest growing crimes in North America today is that of identity theft. The writer points out that in a world where face-to-face interaction is becoming more and more unnecessary, it is becoming much easier to have one's identity defaced, stolen and misused. The writer maintains that it is necessary for the public to be made aware of the dangers of identity theft and the rules of using the Internet in a safe and protected manner. The writer concludes that individuals must be aware that they should never be asked to provide sensitive information over the Internet, and that when they are submitting their credit card information they should be certain they are doing so over a secure server with a reputable company or merchant

From the Paper:

"It was not many years ago that the Internet still had a certain novelty to its existence and use. Individuals who made 'friends' over the Internet were regarded with some degree of skepticism by the remainder of the populous, and it certainly seemed naive to send out personal information to complete strangers via electronic transmissions. Quickly though, times have changed, and while many are still apprehensive about the Internet, growing numbers of Americans and world citizens alike have thrown down their guard in exchange for the convenience offered by the Internet. Despite this, many dangers do exist. On a very simple level, the Internet has provided us with a new form of sabotage and vandalism. The development and distribution of viruses can be transmitted within seconds to thousands and even millions of computers worldwide. While some viruses are simply a nuisance that require a bit of time and effort to repair, others can be massively destructive, causing billions of dollars in damage to hardware and losses in productivity and sales."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Gaudin, S. (2003). Virus Damage Worst on Record for August 2003. Trends and Statistics - The Web's Richest Source. http://www.clickz.com/stats/sectors/security/article.php/3071131
• Bright, M. (2003, June 27). How Do I Recognize a Spoof Email? http://www.millersmiles.co.uk/identitytheft/oah-3.htm
• Federal Trade Commission. (2004). When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/credit/idtheft.htm
• Identity Theft. (2004). Identity Theft Statistics. http://www.identity-theft-protection.com/index.html

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