NCJ Number
146520
Journal
Computer Security Journal Volume: 8 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall 1992) Pages: 13- 19
Date Published
1992
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Computer crime and information security have become global issues, making computer crime even more dangerous and information security even more complex than before.
Abstract
Computer crime is committed by far more people than just computer hackers. Crime may be committed by managers seeking money and power, corporations seeking information about competitors, media seeking newsworthy details, governments seeking foreign commercial data, unions and management seeking information for negotiation strategies, organized crime seeking credit files, and ideologues aiming to commit sabotage. Therefore, information security professionals, government policy makers, computer vendors, and other interested parties must revise their views of computer crime as only a company problem or even only as a national problem. As the world becomes more interconnected, computer crime must be considered in its global context, requiring international attention and action. Many actions, including legislation and international cooperation, are already under way. 10 reference notes