Foreword
The purpose of locks is not to deter criminals; it is to keep honest people honest.
—Anonymous reformed thief
Cyberspace Is the Wild West
Deception being the major theme of this book is provocative. It makes explicit and unusual something that is inherent and commonplace. As readers of books such as this, we all know that we live in a world surrounded by deceptions, ranging from the trivial of sports competition to the commercial marketplace to the terrorist bomb maker.
What is different or unique about the deceptions involved in the defense of computer networks that makes them worthy of special study? Ubiquity and technology characterize cyberspace. Time and space hardly exist in the cyber world. Actions take place at nearly light speed. ...
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