The project aims to support the International focus of the E-business center by providing a resource for individuals and organizations who are taking part in global E-business. The proposed handbook will educate its readers on some of the threats that are part of the global community created by the Internet, what precautions can be taken against these threats, how nations cooperate to minimize these threats, and what individuals and organizations can do in the event of a cyber attack. One aim of the handbook will to communicate that internet security issues are the world's problem and that international cooperation is required in the effort to resolve them.
As the Internet causes businesses to rapidly become more and more global, virus threats multiply. The purpose of the virus research project is to create an awareness of the worldwide impact of computer attacks. An easy-to-read handbook will provide information on the different forms of computer attacks, how to protect against attacks, and possible legal issues related to attacks. This document will be comprehensive and easily understandable from a non-technical perspective.
Over Fall semester 2003 (Sept. to Dec.) a group of six students worked together to put together the research findings. The first edition of the findings will be published into a small handbook and distributed at eBusiness Day on Feb. 6th to garner feedback from visiting professionals. After the feedback is collected later additions will be made. The next edition is scheduled for Fall 2004.
The handbook will educate people unfamiliar with today's computer security threats and provide them a basic understanding of how to prepare for and react to attacks. The handbook will help people become more aware and more confident in today's E-business environment. In keeping with the service ideals of BYU, the handbook will provide valuable information to those wanting to know more about computer security.
March 2nd, 2004--The handbook was distributed to professionals attending the INSYTE conference on Feb. 6th. The next step will be to take the primer to systems faculty members in the Marriott School and solicit feedback from them.
Money ($250) for printing and graphical design of the first edition. Later editions will also need funds for printing depending on demand.