A History of Cyber Security Attacks
1980 to Present
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Application Software
| Author: | Bruce Middleton | ISBN: | 9781351651905 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press | Publication: | July 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Auerbach Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | Bruce Middleton |
| ISBN: | 9781351651905 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication: | July 28, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Auerbach Publications |
| Language: | English |
Stories of cyberattacks dominate the headlines. Whether it is theft of massive amounts of personally identifiable information or the latest intrusion of foreign governments in U.S. government and industrial sites, cyberattacks are now important. For professionals and the public, knowing how the attacks are launched and succeed is vital to ensuring cyber security. The book provides a concise summary in a historical context of the major global cyber security attacks since 1980. Each attack covered contains an overview of the incident in layman terms, followed by a technical details section, and culminating in a lessons learned and recommendations section.
Stories of cyberattacks dominate the headlines. Whether it is theft of massive amounts of personally identifiable information or the latest intrusion of foreign governments in U.S. government and industrial sites, cyberattacks are now important. For professionals and the public, knowing how the attacks are launched and succeed is vital to ensuring cyber security. The book provides a concise summary in a historical context of the major global cyber security attacks since 1980. Each attack covered contains an overview of the incident in layman terms, followed by a technical details section, and culminating in a lessons learned and recommendations section.
