Computer Security Fundamentals, Second Edition

Chapter 12. Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare

Chapter Objectives

After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, you will be able to do the following:

• Explain what cyber terrorism is and how it has been used in some actual cases

• Understand the basics of information warfare

• Have a working knowledge of some plausible cyber terrorism scenarios

• Have an appreciation for the dangers posed by cyber terrorism

Introduction

Throughout this book, various ways have been examined in which a person might use a computer to commit a crime. This book has also looked into specific methods to make a system more secure. One issue that has not been addressed is that of cyber terrorism. People in countries around the world have grown accustomed ...