Trust in Cyberspace

by Committee on Information Systems Trustwo, National Research Council, Mathematics, and Applications Commission on Physical Sciences, et al.

Whether or not you use a computer, you probably use a telephone, electric power, and a bank. Although you may not be aware of their presence, networked computer systems are increasingly becoming an integral part of your daily life. Yet, if such systems perform poorly or don't work at all, then they can put life, liberty, and property at tremendous risk. Is the trust that we--as individuals and as a society--are placing in networked computer systems...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309065585
• ISBN13: 9780309065580
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

AWESOME!

Schneider's superb skills as an editor make "Trust in Cyberspace" a joy to read. I particularly liked the part about system architecture - very exciting stuff. This book should be on every CIO's shelf! I don't want to spoil the ending, but WOW it was something else!