Computer worms and viruses

Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Infobase (Added Author). MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. (Added Author).

Summary: Computer bugs are no mere prank. A disruption of global communications networks by today's sophisticated worms and viruses is costing companies billions and can do lasting damage to the world's economic health. This NewsHour program begins by defining these binary invaders and then examines the escalating security challenges of keeping networks free of infection. Members of the Computer Emergency Response Team at Carnegie Mellon University and other white hats discuss proactive ways to detect and then block electronic intruders through single-user protocols and enterprise-wide defenses.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (10 min.) : sd., col., digital.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2006], c2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Jan. 11, 2006. Films On Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Destructive Power of Computer Viruses and Worms (3:35) -- Internet "Tsunami Warning," Firewalls, and Other Protection Programs (5:01)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films On Demand.
Target Audience Note:	9 & up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: Films On Demand platform.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.