The Death of the Internet Paperback - 2012

A holistic look at the vast landscape of Internet security--past, present, and future

A major attack on the Internet could wreak havoc on society--bringing down telephony, banking, business, government, media, and the energy grid. This book addresses the growing threats to the Internet from different sources, offering in-depth guidance on how to combat them on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Edited by a specialist in holistic security with contributions from experts in industry and academia, The Death of the Internet presents a unique, cross-disciplinary approach to Internet security. It goes beyond computer science to explore its social and psychological components, discussing politically motivated attacks, human error, and criminal tendencies. Geared to non-technical readers and experts alike, the book clearly explains the general concepts of Internet security for managers and decision-makers and provides engineers and industry professionals with detailed instructions on how to develop effective designs with security in mind. The Death of the Internet

• Covers topics of Internet security, online fraud, phishing, and malware
• Explores the growing need for dedicated smartphone Internet security
• Describes how security threats can result in loss of trust and advertising revenues
• Outlines proven countermeasures and explains how to implement them using real-world examples
• Reviews state-of-the-art research and future trends in Internet security