Abstract
So-called worms, viruses, and Trojan horses that attack computer systems are defined. The vehicle that allows these attacks to occur, namely, the open computer internetwork, is examined. The problem of providing protection against attack in an internetwork environment is discussed. The need for professional responsibility on the part of the scientific and engineering community in enforcing strong ethical practices and neither tolerating nor condoning such practices is stressed.
Recommended Citation
B. M. McMillin and T. L. Casavant, "Safe Computing," IEEE Potentials, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Jan 1989.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/45.41535
Meeting Name
IEEE Industry Applications Conference, 2007. 42nd IAS Annual Meeting
Department(s)
Computer Science
Keywords and Phrases
Trojan Horses; Computer Crime; Computer Networks; Computer Systems; Open Computer Internetwork; Viruses; Worms
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0278-6648
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1989 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1989
