Collection and Dissemination of Computer and Internet Security Related Information

Ongoing advances in technology and the growth of the Internet are introducing not only an increase in the number of vulnerabilities being found, but also an increase in the complexity of system administration, incident handling and forensic analysis work. There have been progressive changes in intruder techniques, increased difficulty of detecting an attack, increased amounts of damage, and an increased difficulty in catching the attackers. As a global Internet community we should increase our knowledge of where to turn for reliable up-to-date security information and trusted guidance. For a better understanding of how computer and Internet security information is collected, and then disseminated, we should frequent the Web sites of trusted CERT organizations, product vendors and the government.