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• Inside track into computer security

  A former cybercrime prosecutor, Scott Charney has overseen dozens of investigations and prosecutions involving hackers, economic espionage, and organised crime. When it comes to computer security, he's a realist.

• Deciphering the hacker myth

  Going beyond popular hacker stereotypes, Symantec's Sarah Gordon says cyber-rebels aren't evil--they're just misunderstood.

• Keeping hackers from the 'dark side'

  FBI security consultant Laura Chappell talks to ZDNet Australia about cyber threats for 2002, how script kiddies and junior hackers can bring down your network, why there is safety in grey hair, and how to train hackers without losing them to the 'dark side'.

• The cyberterrorism czar: What's next?

  While some believe "cyberterrorism" is an overhyped myth, Richard Clarke--the newly appointed special adviser to the president for cybersecurity--is one of the few that fear Net attacks.

• Aussie businesses want insurance

  While plain old assurances might be enough for businesses overseas, it seems Australian companies want a little bit more than a pat on the back--they want insurance as well.

Features and Case Studies (20)

• Crisis strikes: What do you do next?

  The corporate Web site is gone and a hacker has made off with the database. The company's reputation is at stake. What crisis management tactics should be employed?

• Vigilance against cybercrime

  The misdirection of security budgets due to a lack of understanding of the problems facing organisations must be addressed by ICT practitioners in Australia, and elsewhere.

• UNIX tools track down hackers

  Catching malicious hackers isn't impossible. With the right tools, you can gather important information to help stop hack attacks. How can you use common UNIX tools to hunt down network attackers?

• Online banking theft -- who pays?

  Don't expect Internet scams, hackers, trojan horses and the like to vanish overnight. The challenge is for banks and customers to minimise their exposure to losses. But how?

• 'Complacent' companies slammed for poor security policies

  A survey of IT security managers and administrators, found that 54 per cent believe their organisation is not doing enough to combat cybercrime.

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