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Terrorism - General & Miscellaneous, Internet & World Wide Web - General & Miscellaneous, Security - Computer Networks, Computer Crime, Computer Security, Home Safety & Security

Internet Security: Hacking, Counterhacking, and Society

by Kenneth Einar Himma
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Overview

The frequency of digital attacks and intrusions has steadily increased over the years as the number of people with the appropriate motivation and technical ability continues to grow. Internet Security: Hacking, Counterhacking, and Society is a modern survey of the recent ethical policy issues arising in connection with Internet and network security. This exciting collection of papers, articles, and monographs discusses a number of important ethical questions arising in many distinct areas of Internet and network security, including: Are hacker attacks and hacktivism morally justified? Is hacking justified as self-defense? How should professionals respond to security issues? Is publishing malicious code protected by moral rights to free speech? Is it morally permissible for the government or individuals to actively conceal e-content? Internet Security: Hacking, Counterhacking, and Society is a valuable addition to the library of anyone concerned with the growing number of Internet security issues and intrusions facing society today.

Synopsis

The Frequency Of Digital Attacks And Intrusions Has Steadily Increased Over The Years As The Number Of People With The Appropriate Motivation And Technical Ability Continues To Grow. Internet Security: Hacking, Counterhacking, And Society Is A Modern Survey Of The Recent Ethical Policy Issues Arising In Connection With Internet And Network Security. This Exciting Collection Of Papers, Articles, And Monographs Discusses A Number Of Important Ethical Questions Arising In Many Distinct Areas Of Internet And Network Security, Including: Are Hacker Attacks And Hacktivism Morally Justified? Is Hacking Justified As Self-Defense? How Should Professionals Respond To Security Issues? Is Publishing Malicious Code Protected By Moral Rights To Free Speech? Is It Morally Permissible For The Government Or Individuals To Actively Conceal E-Content? Internet Security: Hacking, Counterhacking, And Society Is A Valuable Addition To The Library Of Anyone Concerned With The Growing Number Of Internet Security Issues And Intrusions Facing Society Today.

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Book Details

Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
Jones & Barlett Learning
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780763735364

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