Computer security is a crucial area for any organization based on electronic devices that process data. The security of the devices themselves and the data they process are the backbone of the organization. Until today there have been no completely secure systems or procedures until and a lot of research is being done in this area. It impossible for a machine or a mechanical procedure to "guess" all possible events and lead to conclusive, cohesive and comprehensive secure systems, because of: 1) the human factor, and 2) acts of nature (fire, flood etc). However, proper managerial control can alleviate the extent of the damage caused by those factors.The purpose of this study is to examine the different frameworks of computer security. Emphasis is given to data/database security and the various kinds of attacks on the data. Controls over these attacks and preventative measures will be discussed, and high level language programs will demonstrate the protection issues. The Oracle, SOL query language will be used to demonstrate these controls and prevention measures. In addition the FORTRAN high level language will be used in conjunction with SOL (Only the FORTRAN and COBOL compilers are available for embedded SOL). The C language will be used to show attacks on password files and also as an encryption/decryption program.This study was based mainly on research. An investigation of literature spanning the past decade, was examined to produce the ideas and methods of prevention and control discussed in the study. / Department of Computer Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/184340 |
| Date | January 1992 |
| Creators | Neophytou, Andonis |
| Contributors | Ball State University. Dept. of Computer Science., Underkoffler, Milton M. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vi, 96 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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