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Officer Ward
Cyber Defender & Detention Center Security Officer
Officer Ward believes that most people who disrespect the privelages of Cyberspace are more ignorant than criminal, and that most cyber criminals can be rehabilitated into faithful cyber citizens through education about the dangers of delinquency in Cyberspace.
Working closely with Commander Omni and the Cyber Defense Academy, Officer Ward hopes to secure Cyberspace for everyone.
It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do
- John Baptiste Moliere
Cupcakes
Interests:Coaching softball, fishing, catching cyber criminals
July 28 2009
Cyber Crimes: Network Sabotage
Network Sabotage is the deliberate disruption, either through destruction or obstruction, of a computer network. You can imagine that network sabotage is a big concern for companies and the government that need their networks to run smoothly every day. Recently, a government worker in San Francisco was accused of unlawfully gaining control of the city's network. It was such a serious allegation that his bail was set at $5 million!
So how exactly can one protect a network from sabotage? The most effective security option is to protect the server room. Such protection does not need to be high-tech, and could be as simple as a lock or an access log. Of course, more tech-savvy predators will not need physical access to the server to do damage. This is where strong passwords and restricting options for users becomes highly effective. Lastly, ensuring that all the basic measures of protection (anti-virus software, anti-spyware software, etc.) are in place and up to date will help ensure the safety of the network.
posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyber Crimes
July 10 2009
Cyber Criminals: Kevin Mitnick, Computer Hacker
Real-life cyber criminal Kevin Mitnick was once considered the most wanted computer criminal in US history. Arrested in 1995, Mitnick eventually confessed to various charges, including wire fraud, computer fraud, and illegally intercepting wire communications. He was sentenced to 68 months in prison (that's almost six years, folks!), eight of which were served in solitary confinement.
After Mitnick was released from prison, the court ordered him banned from all forms of technological communication aside from a land-line phone. He disputed this, eventually winning himself access to the Internet. Like some of our very own cyber criminals, Mitnick has reformed and is now using his technological skills to help combat hackers with his company, Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC.