Securing the Clicks Network Security in the Age of Social Media

Introduction

Why This Book?

The Internet is the fastest-growing medium in the history of civilization. It has far surpassed television and radio in terms of adoption and reach over time. The decade just prior to the millennium heralded in the dawning of a new age in human communication and, in a large sense, reshaped our view of the world. This new world has also opened a Pandora’s box of privacy and corporate security issues. The potential for damage from the disclosure of sensitive data, internal communications, or employee codes of conduct are real threats to all business in today’s world.

As Internet use becomes ubiquitous and familiar to everyone, increasing numbers of people and employees are publishing their own unfiltered opinions and ...