DocumentCode
920469
Title
Cyberattacks: Why, What, Who, and How
Author
Liu, Simon ; Cheng, Bruce
Author_Institution
Nat. Institutes of Health, Bethesda, CA
Volume
11
Issue
3
fYear
2009
Firstpage
14
Lastpage
21
Abstract
As computers, information systems, and networking have become increasingly ubiquitous, cybersecurity has become even more critical for the continuity of basic business operations. This article analyzes the challenges associated with cybersecurity, including attack patterns and trends.
Keywords
information systems; security of data; business continuity; business operation; computerized information system; cyberattack pattern; cybersecurity; cyberspace; electronic data; Application software; Computer bugs; Computer crime; Computer security; Context-aware services; Databases; Impedance matching; Operating systems; Privacy; Programming profession; Cyberattacks; IT professional; attack patterns; cyberattackers; vulnerability;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
IT Professional
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1520-9202
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MITP.2009.46
Filename
4983396
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