Internet Attack Methods and Internet Security Technology

The Internet is a complex and dynamic environment in terms of both topology and emerging technology. In such an environment, security measures applied for small well-defined networks cannot work effectively. The lack of adequate knowledge and understanding of software and security engineering leads to security vulnerabilities, e.g. by inappropriate programming, getting even worse under deadline pressure and rush-to-market issues. Some solution may be effective today, but as technology changes, new risks and challenges appear. Moreover, different solutions must be combined to be effective against different types of attacks and the security of the system must be constantly monitored. This paper investigates common Internet attack methods and different Internet security technologies.