Preventing Computer Fraud

As the importance of computers and information systems grows in business, so does the incidence of computer fraud. Viruses, misrepresentations, contractual strangleholds, sabotage, and the like add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of lost time, data, and resources. However, professionals who know exactly how to avoid these pitfalls can prevent the proliferation of unethical practices. This book serves as a quick reference guide for computer professionals and their managers who need to resolve a current situation or want to minimize risks and avoid making costly mistakes in the future. Divided into three sections, this easy-to-read book clearly explains the various categories of computer fraud, using case studies to demonstrate exactly where the user went wrong in each case. Some of the categories covered include misrepresenting data, contractual problems, sabotage, source code problems, copyright infringement, and data omission. It details explicit strategies that will prevent computer fraud on stand-alone and networked systems and provides checklists, vendor questionnaires, and advice on choosing a consulting firm.
Bundled with a 3 1/2" disk that makes implementing fraud prevention methods easier and faster, this book provides a comprehensive look at all possible occurrences of computer fraud and offers a wealth of information that can be put to use immediately.