Title :
Cyberattacks: Why, What, Who, and How
Author :
Liu, Simon ; Cheng, Bruce
Author_Institution :
Nat. Institutes of Health, Bethesda, CA
Abstract :
As computers, information systems, and networking have become increasingly ubiquitous, cybersecurity has become even more critical for the continuity of basic business operations. This article analyzes the challenges associated with cybersecurity, including attack patterns and trends.
Keywords :
information systems; security of data; business continuity; business operation; computerized information system; cyberattack pattern; cybersecurity; cyberspace; electronic data; Application software; Computer bugs; Computer crime; Computer security; Context-aware services; Databases; Impedance matching; Operating systems; Privacy; Programming profession; Cyberattacks; IT professional; attack patterns; cyberattackers; vulnerability;
Journal_Title :
IT Professional
DOI :
10.1109/MITP.2009.46
