Thesis (M.S. in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy)--Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Advanced Warfighting School, 2006. / "April 14, 2006." Electronic version of original print document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 66-70).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--George Mason University, 2009. / Vita: p. 370. Thesis director: Dan Rothbart. Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Nov. 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 360-369). Also issued in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Central Florida, 2008. / Adviser: Houman Sadri. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-74).

Thesis (M.A.)--Ohio University, June, 2003. / Title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-88)

Thesis (M.S.)--Ball State University, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 42-43).

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Ohio University, March, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 153-164)

Thesis (M.S.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 2007. / Title from title page of source document (p. iii) (viewed on December 6, 2007). Includes Report documentation page (p. ii). Thesis Advisor(s): Susan G. Hutchins, Anthony Kendall. "June 2007." Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-176 ). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy)--Joint Forces Staff College, Joint Advanced Warfighting School, 2006. / "May 26, 2006." "National Defense Univ Norfolk VA"--DTIC cover. AD-A451 235. Includes bibliographical references. Also available via the World Wide Web.

Orientadora: Adolorata Aparecida Bianco Carvalho / Coorientador: Antonio Sergio Ferraudo / Banca: Angela Cleusa de Fátima Banzatto de Carvalho / Banca: Sonia Regina Pinheiro / Resumo: Um elevado número de tratamentos anti-rábicos profiláticos são efetuados, anualmente, em pessoas envolvidas em agravos com animais. Assim, este trabalho objetivou avaliar os registros e a conduta de profilaxia anti-rábica humana no Município de Jaboticabal, de 2000 a 2006, analisando as informações das fichas de atendimento e a distribuição geográfica dos agravos. Os dados foram tabulados em Excel e analisados com softwares EpiInfo e MapInfo. Também foi calculado o custo direto com as vacinas anti-rábicas humanas. Em 3056 fichas analisadas, computou-se um agravo para cada 160 habitantes, com maior ocorrência em residências e nos bairros da região central da cidade, e incremento de casos nos meses de janeiro, julho, agosto e dezembro. A faixa etária mais atingida foi de 0 a 15 anos, destacando-se o sexo masculino. Com relação à espécie animal envolvida, a canina foi a responsável pela maioria dos agravos, sendo 67,5% dos cães e 22,2% dos gatos declarados vacinados; os cães estavam sadios em 77,8% dos casos. Das pessoas agredidas, 81,6% receberam profilaxia pós-exposição, num total de 7.108 doses de vacina e a um custo aproximado de R$179.105,14. A análise detalhada dos dados, aliada ao fato de Jaboticabal ser considerada região controlada para a raiva, permitem questionar que 1.720 pessoas podem ter recebido vacina sem necessidade. Uma maior atenção deve ser dispensada aos registros de atendimento a agravos por animais, e uma análise acurada e mais criteriosa destes deve ser feita para que os tratamentos sejam instituídos adequadamente. Como a maioria dos acidentes ocorre em residências, portanto com cães e gatos domiciliados e vacinados, recomendam-se programas educativos para promoverem a posse responsável e o conhecimento dos cuidados que as pessoas devem ter com seus animais de estimação. / Abstract: A large number of rabies post-exposure treatment is annually given to humans attacked by animals. This study was aimed to evaluate the records and the conduct of rabies prophylaxis in humans, in the municipality of Jaboticabal, from 2000 to 2006, through the analysis of patients' records and geographic distribution of the accidents. The data were arranged in Excel® spreadsheets and were further analysed by EpiInfo® and MapInfo®. Also, the direct costs of given vaccines were calculated. From 3,056 patient's cards, it was observed 1 animal attack per 160 inhabitants, with higher occurence in residences, central neighborhoods and concentration of attacks in the months of January, July, August and December. The most affected age group was that of 0-15 years old, with predominance in males. As to animal species, dogs were responsible for causing the majority of accidents. 67.5% of dogs and 22.2% of cats had already been vaccinated before attacking. In 77.8% of occurences, the dogs were healthy. As to attacked humans, 81.6% of them received post-exposure prophylaxis, totalizing 7,108 antirabies vaccine doses at an approximate cost of R$179.105,14. Thorough data analysis and the fact that Jaboticabal lies in a rabies controlled region allow to question the administration of post-exposure vaccination in 1,720 persons. More attention should be payed to filling out and interpreting patient's records correctly, so that treatments can be properly established. As most attacks happen in the residences, where cats and dogs are usually domiciled and vaccinated, it is essencial to develop educational programs that promote responsible pet ownership and adequate pet handling and care. / Mestre

Hacking information systems is continuously on the increase. Social engineering attacks is performed by manipulating the weakest link in the security chain; people. Consequently, this type of attack has gained a higher rate of success than a technical attack. Based in Expert Systems, this study proposes a proactive and integrated Intelligent Social Engineering Security Model to mitigate the human risk and reduce the impact of social engineering attacks. Many computer users do not have enough security knowledge to be able to select a strong password for their authentication. The author has attempted to implement a novel quantitative approach to achieve strong passwords. A new fuzzy logic tool is being developed to evaluate password strength and measures the password strength based on dictionary attack, time crack and shoulder surfing attack (social engineering). A comparative study of existing tools used by major companies such as Microsoft, Google, CertainKey, Yahoo and Facebook are used to validate the proposed model and tool. A comprehensive literature survey and analytical study performed on phishing emails representing social engineering attacks that are directly related to financial fraud are presented and compared with other security threats. This research proposes a novel approach that successfully addresses social engineering attacks. Another intelligent tool is developed to discover phishing messages and provide educational feedback to the user focusing on the visible part of the incoming emails, considering the email’s source code and providing an in-line awareness security feedback.