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Advances in computers. Volume 83 /

Since its first volume in 1960, Advances in Computers has presented detailed coverage of innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design, and applications. It has also provided contributors with a medium in which they can explore their subjects in greater depth and breadth than journal ar...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Zelkowitz, Marvin V., 1945-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Waltham, MA : Academic Press, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Computer security.
World Wide Web > Security measures.
Computer Security
Sécurité informatique.
Web > Sécurité > Mesures.
COMPUTERS > Internet > Security.
COMPUTERS > Networking > Security.
COMPUTERS > Security > General.
Computer security
World Wide Web > Security measures
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover
  • Computers
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1: The State of the Art in Identity Theft
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What Sets Identity Theft Apart from Other Crimes
  • 3. Statistical Data for Identity Theft and Associated Crimes
  • 4. The Genesis of the Problem
  • 5. How SSN Became the De Facto Primary Key for Most Databases
  • 6. The Ubiquitous Use of Fungible Credentials
  • 7. Phishing
  • 8. Modus Operandi
  • 9. Inadequate Credential Management Procedures
  • 10. Strategies for Defeating Identity Thieves
  • 11. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: An Overview of Steganography
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Low-Tech Stego Methods
  • 3. Digital Technology Basics
  • 4. Steganography and Digital Carrier Files
  • 5. Detecting Steganography
  • 6. Steganography Detection Tools
  • 7. Summary and Conclusions
  • Appendix A. Additional Web Sites
  • Appendix B. Companion Downloads to this Chapter
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Captchas: An Artificial Intelligence Application to Web Security
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Motivation and Applications
  • 3. Types of CAPTCHAs
  • 4. Evaluation of CAPTCHAs
  • 5. Security and Attacks on CAPTCHAs
  • 6. Alternatives to CAPTCHAs
  • 7. Conclusions and Future Trends
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Advances in Video-Based Biometrics
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Video-Based Face Recognition
  • 3. Video-Based Identification Using Gait
  • 4. Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Action Research Can Swing the Balance in Experimental Software Engineering
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Action Research Overview
  • 3. The Use of Action Research in Software Engineering: A Preliminary Survey?
  • 4. Using Action Research in Software Engineering: An In Vivo Study
  • 5. Applying Action Research to Software Engineering
  • 6. Final Considerations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Functional and Nonfunctional Design Verification for Embedded Software Systems
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background
  • 3. Instrumentation-based Verification
  • 4. Quality Attribute-Based Reasoning
  • 5. Integrated Functional and Nonfunctional Verification
  • 6. Tool Support
  • 7. Conclusion
  • References
  • Author Index
  • Subject Index
  • Contents of Volumes in This Series