Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Security Handbook

Summary

Assume someone is wandering around a bad neighborhood, alone, late at night, well dressed, a lot of jewelry, and so on. Not surprisingly, this individual becomes the victim of a crime, be it a robbery, assault, murder, or some combination thereof. Many would say that, although it's too bad the crime occurred, this individual made poor decisions and is at least partially responsible for his victimization.

We are all responsible for our own safety, and the computer world is no different. It is essential that computer users understand the risks in this Internet age, just as most people understand the risk of traversing a bad neighborhood late at night. I hope this chapter has demonstrated some of the risks we face in this age and has increased ...