Electronic security - risk mitigation in financial transactions : public policy issues

This paper builds on a previous series of papers (see Claessens, Glaessner, and Klingebiel, 2001, 2002) that identified electronic security as a key component to the delivery of electronic finance benefits. This paper and its technical annexes (available separately at http://www1.worldbank.org/finance/) identify and discuss seven key pillars necessary to fostering a secure electronic environment. Hence, it is intended for those formulating broad policies in the area of electronic security and those working with financial services providers (for example, executives and management). The detailed annexes of this paper are especially relevant for chief information and security officers responsible for establishing layered security. First, this paper provides definitions of electronic finance and electronic security and explains why these issues deserve attention. Next, it presents a picture of the burgeoning global electronic security industry. Then it develops a risk-management framework for understanding the risks and tradeoffs inherent in the electronic security infrastructure. It also provides examples of tradeoffs that may arise with respect to technological innovation, privacy, quality of service, and security in designing an electronic security policy framework. Finally, it outlines issues in seven interrelated areas that often need attention in building an adequate electronic security infrastructure. These are: 1) The legal framework and enforcement. 2) Electronic security of payment systems. 3) Supervision and prevention challenges. 4) The role of private insurance as an essential monitoring mechanism. 5) Certification, standards, and the role of the public and private sectors. 6) Improving the accuracy of information on electronic security incidents and creating better arrangements for sharing this information. 7) Improving overall education on these issues as a key to enhancing prevention.Knowledge Economy,Labor Policies,International Terrorism&Counterterrorism,Payment Systems&Infrastructure,Banks&Banking Reform,Education for the Knowledge Economy,Knowledge Economy,Banks&Banking Reform,International Terrorism&Counterterrorism,Governance Indicators

ACUTA Journal of Telecommunications in Higher Education

In This Issue Wireless Outlook 2012 802.11n Wireless in the Enterprise- The Next Big Change The University of Tulsa: A Wireless Campus Advertorial: Deploying Media Switching Systems for Educational lnstitutions Faster Wireless LAN Connections May Help Support Voice & Video Traffic Wireless at Syracuse Expectation Versus Experience: The Realities of Life on the Wireless Road lnstitutional Excellence Award Honorable Mention UC Mobile Interview President\u27s Message From the Executive Directo

CPA\u27s guide to wireless technology and networking

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TechNews digests: Autumn 2004

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WISP: a wireless information security portal

M.Sc.Wireless networking is a fairly new technology that is important in information technology (IT). Hotels, Airports, Coffee shops, and homes are all installing wireless networks at a record pace, making wireless networks the best choice for consumers. This popularity of wireless networks is because of the affordability of wireless networks devices, and the easy installation [11]. In spite of the popularity of the wireless networks, one factor that has prevented them from being even more widespread can be summed up in a single word: security. It comes as no surprise that these two – wireless and security – converge to create one of the most important topics in the IT industry today [11]. Wireless networks by nature bring about new challenges unique to its environment. One example of these new challenges is: “Signal overflow beyond physical walls”, and with these kinds of new challenges unique to wireless networks, we have new security risks. Hence wireless networks lend themselves to a host of attack possibilities and risks. That is because wireless networks provide a convenient network access point for an attacker, potentially beyond the physical security controls of the organization [7]. Therefore it is challenging for managers to introduce wireless networks and properly manage the security of wireless networks, Security problems of wireless networks are the main reason for wireless networks not being rolled out optimally [1]. In this dissertation, we aim to present to both specialist and non–specialists in the IT industry the information needed to protect a wireless network. We will first identify and discuss the different security requirements of wireless networks. After that we shall examine the technology that helps make wireless networks secure, and describe the type of attacks against wireless networks and defense techniques to secure wireless networks. The research will concentrate on wireless LANs (Local Area Networks), and leading wireless LAN protocols and standards. The result of the research will be used to create WISP (A Wireless Information Security Portal). WISP will be a tool to support the management of a secure wireless network, and help assure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information systems in a wireless network environment

Wireless networks

This module provides an introduction to wireless networks in general and wireless LANs in particular. It describes and explains what the different wireless technologies are, their main features, security issues, advantages, disadvantages and uses or applications.Peer ReviewedPostprint (published version

Survey on WI-MAX System Based on Wavelet Packet Modulation Technique

A study within the field of Worldwide ability for Microwave Access system or communication system is way required as communication services. rippling Packet Modulation is AN helpful technique of multicarrier modulation that has high information measure, potency and adaptability. This paper inquires, simulation of IEEE802.16 in MATLAB software package victimization rippling packet modulation in WIMAX. The results show that BER performance of words per minute system is best than OFDM that uses cyclic prefix and consequently has higher SNR. The study is simulated over AN AWGN channel and frequency selective Rayleigh channel. BER performance of various rippling families is planned for this channel conditions OFDM is being wide utilized in wireless communication systems for its ability to cut back the information measure and enhance the information rate. The scheme provides lustiness against interference and may adapt simply to weakening eventualities. This paper offers a comparison of channel performance victimization numerous modulation techniques over completely different weakening environments. Modulation schemes include BPSK, QPSK, 64- QAM that are utilized beneath the influence of AWGN, Rayleigh, flat weakening, frequency selective and Rican attenuation channels. BER (Bit Error Rate) and SNR (Signal to Noise ratio) functions are wont to analyze the performance of information transmitted over these channels Mat research lab is employed to develop the OFDM model and analysis the performance of WiMAX system