Computer security and C Guide - Resources and Review

Chapter 27 of the book 'Practical UNIX and Internet Security' which outlines security problems posed by bugs, hackers, viruses and computer staff.
 
Documents areas requiring security within the higher education environment such as student records, examination papers, financial information, personnel records, research data, papers, proposals, network and telephone logs, and interpersonal communications including email. Provides an overview of secure protocol technology as a means of enforcing security, secure protocol products and UK government issues.
 
Downloadable updates for users of the Norton range of anti
virus software and utilities for PC and Macintosh users. Also includes general virus information, a guide to virus hoaxes, and information on other computer security issues.
 
Electronic book about trouble in cyberspace: specifically, about events in 1990, when there was a nationwide crackdown on illicit computer hackers, with arrests, criminal charges, and confiscation of data and equipment all over the USA.
 
Presents a daily selection of IT news covering topics such as software, enterprise systems, personal hardware, semiconductors, the Internet, network security, and computer viruses.
 
A comprehensive list of computer viruses that DO NOT EXIST, despite rumour of their creation and distribution. Computer users are encouraged to ignore any messages regarding these supposed viruses. Passing on messages about these hoaxes only serves to further propagate them.
 
A starting point to browse the JANET collection of computer security documents and tools. Help and advice on computer security and incident handling is one of the services provided by UKERNA as part of the provision of the JANET network.
 
Collection of numerous book reviews submitted by a range of individuals. Headings include applications, operating systems, artificial intelligence, artificial life, data communications, dictionaries and glossaries, fiction, computer and technical history, internet, programming and languages, virus and security books.
 
Forum on risks to the public in computers and related systems.
 
Final report of a JCALT funded study into user behaviour and attitudes towards computers and computer security. Completed in April 2001, the questionnaire based project considers how best to go about creating a security culture. PDF and Word formats of the document are available.
 
Features industry and product news, computer alerts, travel advice, a calendar of events, a directory of products and services, and access to an extensive security library. Includes resources on personal security, computer security, corporate safety and security legislation.
 
Full text of a book dealing with a range of issues including hacking, data protection, intellectual property rights and liability.
 
Current information on a range of computer security aspects, especially crisis response information.
 
Daily news on computer security issues affecting government and business. Details of new bugs, vulnerabilities, and viruses are given.
 
Links to over 20 online references about computer viruses, intelligent agents, Java and Unix security and related issues.
 
An automated catalogue of numerous mailing lists relevant to different aspects of computers and computing, with descriptions and subscription details.
 
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