Security issues for automated information systems
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Irvine, Cynthia E.
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2000
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The growing interconnectivity of computer systems has dramatically increased the risk of exposure or corruption of information through the exploitation of system security vulnerabilities. Many aspects of organizational operations and of the national infrastructure depend upon the correct operation of computers and networks. Security is a fundamental requirement for the health of the public enterprise, but it is often ignored. This essay will review fundamental concepts of computer security. Some of the costs and benefits of investment in security will be discussed. The notion of organizational information policy, mechanisms for its enforcement, and the value of assurance will be presented.
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Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.