The Fundamental Factors Contributing to Economic Growth
Statement of the Problem Has cyber terrorism become a bigger concern to the government since the 9/11 attacks and the war on terrorism? When it comes to terrorism, people often think I is only restricted to physical harm. It is because of this oblivion that cyber terrorism is on the rise. According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyber terrorism is any "premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents" (SearchSecurity.com, 2007). Agencies want to know where will these attacks strike next and who will be a target? Unlike a nuisance virus or computer attack, which results in a denial of service, cyber terrorist attacks are designed to cause physical violence or extreme financial harm (SearchSecurity.com, 2007). According to the U.S. Commission of Critical Infrastructure Protection, possible cyber terrorist targets include the banking industry, military installations, power plants, air traffic control centers, and water systems. (SearchSecurity.com, 2007). Figure 1 is the most recent areas that see the highest amount of these cyber attacks (Breach, 2009). [pic] http://www.breach.com/resources/whitepapers/downloads/WP_WebHackingIncidents_2008.pdf
Besides the cultures in countries being targets for these attacks, the industry sees a large amount of these attacks as well (See figure below). It is because of these trends, that cyber terrorism is a growing concern. [pic] http://www.breach.com/resources/whitepapers/downloads/WP_WebHackingIncidents_2008.pdf Science behind the Problem Since cyber terrorism, is internet based, it is difficult to determine one specific form of attack that hackers will use. Terrorism is shown as a threat of violence, maintenance of a condition of constant fear with the purpose of achievement of certain political or other purposes, compulsion
Besides the cultures in countries being targets for these attacks, the industry sees a large amount of these attacks as well (See figure below). It is because of these trends, that cyber terrorism is a growing concern. [pic] http://www.breach.com/resources/whitepapers/downloads/WP_WebHackingIncidents_2008.pdf Science behind the Problem Since cyber terrorism, is internet based, it is difficult to determine one specific form of attack that hackers will use. Terrorism is shown as a threat of violence, maintenance of a condition of constant fear with the purpose of achievement of certain political or other purposes, compulsion
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