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Multimedia Communications and Networking
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Multimedia Communications and Networking

by Mario Marques da Silva
April 2016
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
506 pages
15h 9m
English
CRC Press
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14

NETWORK SECURITY

14.1 Overview of Network Security

Globalization emerged as a result of widespread use of communications and information systems (CIS) by states, organizations, companies, and individuals. The widespread network of networks called the Internet is a great example of globalization and entry into the “Information Society” or “Information Age.”

These technological advancements are originating deep changes in organizations emphasizing the human dependence of information (and hence of data) to assist decision making. This dependence on technology has reduced the asymmetries in access to information, enabling criminal and terrorist organizations to gain access to almost as much information as countries. This new paradigm allows that ...

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ISBN: 9781439874851