Information Systems Security

Two Taxonomies of Deception for Attacks on Information Systems

ABSTRACT

‘Cyberwar’ is information warfare directed at the software of information systems. It represents an increasing threat to our militaries and civilian infrastructures. Six principles of military deception are enumerated and applied to cyberwar. Two taxonomies of deception methods for cyberwar are then provided, making both offensive and defensive analogies from deception strategies and tactics in conventional war to this new arena. One taxonomy has been published in the military literature, and the other is based on case theory in linguistics. The application of both taxonomies to cyberwar is new. We then show how to quantify and rank proposed deceptions for planning using ‘suitability’ numbers associated with the taxonomies. The paper provides planners for cyberwar with a more comprehensive enumeration than any yet published to the tactics and strategies that they and their enemies may use. Some analogies to deception in conventional warfare hold, but many do not, and careful thought and preparation must be applied to any deception effort.

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Volume 3, Issue 2

Biometric vs. Password Authentication: A User’s Perspective

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the main factors that affect adoption of biometric authentication. A purposive sample of 85 network users from the Philadelphia area was used for this study. A laboratory experiment was also carried out to assess false reject and false accept rates. The study found that a large majority (84%) of people would prefer biometric authentication. Privacy, cost, accuracy, and the perception of biometric technology are the main concerns that hinder adoption of this technology. False accept rate was found not to be high enough to cause concerns. Finally, the many benefits of using biometric authentication greatly outweigh those of password authentication.

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Volume 5, Issue 1

Journal of Information Warfare

The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.

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