Will Hackers Win the Battle?

Authors

Robert E. Holtfreter, Central Washington UniversityFollow
Adrian Harrington, Central Washington University

Document Type

Article

Department or Administrative Unit

Accounting

Publication Date

1-2014

Abstract

The article highlights the importance of installing data protection tools to prevent the impact of cybercrime on business. Topics discussed include the impact of cybercrime on management accountants, organizations that help identify, monitor, and classify data breaches created by cybercrime such as the Identity Theft Resource Center, and the anatomy of a cyberattack. Information on steps to combat cybercrime, common threats to network security, and types of computer theft is also provided.

Comments

This article was originally published in Strategic Finance. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.

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Recommended Citation

Holtfreter, R.E. & Harrington, A. (2014). Will hackers win the battle? Strategic Finance 96(1), 27-34.

Journal

Strategic Finance

Rights

Copyright © 2014 Institute of Management Accountants