In today's electronic age, the threat of cyber attacks is great. For any organization with information-based assets, the deadliest weapons can come in the form of a keyboard, mouse, or personal computer. With hacking attacks and computer-based crimes increasing both in frequency and degree of seriousness, it's clear that information warfare is real and companies must protect themselves in order to survive. But how do you avoid getting caught in the crossfire of these attacks and how do you prepare when the electronic future is uncertain? The answers can be found inside Information Warfare, from recognized security expert and information technology consultant Michael Erbschloe.
This revealing book explores the impact of information warfare and the disruption and damage it can cause to governments, corporations, and commercial Web sites. Is it possible for a small number of people to cause millions of dollars worth of economic destruction from a computer? Through the use of scenarios and profiles of the cyber-terrorist subculture, you'll learn practical defense strategies for protecting your company or eCommerce site from cyber attacks.
The book also examines the steps that governments around the world need to take in order to combat the advanced skill levels of some of the most dangerous cyber-criminals today. Whether you're responsible for making technology decisions that affect your company's future, or interested in computer security in general, you won't find a more accurate and up-to-date book covering the emerging field of information warfare.
About the Author, Michael Erbschloe
Michael Erbschloe has more than 30 years of experience in business and IT management and consults with global companies on strategic technology and business issues. He consults with organizations on the economic impact of information systems attacks, and speaks on these topics at numerous conferences, including COMDEX, COBOL World, TECHXNY, and ISECURITY 2001. He has provided consulting services to the U.S. Department of Defense, General Dynamics, IBM, MCI, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, to name a few. He has also served as an expert witness in lawsuits on technology value and software copyrights.
Erbschloe has taught and developed curriculum at several universities. He is currently the vice president of research for Computer Economics in Carlsbad, Calif. He is also on the advisory board of the COMDEX conference and Global Information Infrastructure awards program. He has authored more than 2,500 articles and dozens of reports that have guided technology decisions in the largest organizations in the world.
