Title :
The computer-related risk of the year: misplaced trust in computer systems
Author :
Neumann, Peter G.
Author_Institution :
SRI Int., Menlo Park, CA, USA
Abstract :
The author identifies ways in which computer systems are trusted, cites cases in which such trust has been misplaced, and considers some of the difficulties that confront users. He asserts that the many different senses in which trust is conferred must be made explicit. This includes necessary assumptions about technology, people, and the environment. Also, systems must be designed and implemented defensively with respect to all senses of trust, and operated with continual awareness of the risks. The myth of technological infallibility must be thoroughly debunked
Keywords :
security of data; computer systems; computer-related risk; environment; misplaced trust; people; risks awareness; technology; Computer crashes; Computer networks; Computer science; Computer security; Humans; Invasive software; Laboratories; NIST; Petroleum; Protection;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Assurance, 1989. COMPASS '89, 'Systems Integrity, Software Safety and Process Security', Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Conference on
Conference_Location :
Gaithersburg, MD
DOI :
10.1109/CMPASS.1989.76030
