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Combinatorial methods can make software security testing much more efficient and effective than conventional approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article discusses protocols for preventing attacks on password-based computer authentication. The use of passwords on insecure communication channels such as the Internet can allow others to eavesdrop and learn passwords. Challenge-response protocols have been established to protect passwords by requiring users to answer a challenge prior to password verification. A password-based encrypted key exchange uses session keys to prevent password attacks. A secure remote password (SRP) combines zero-knowledge proofs and asymmetric key-exchange protocols. Though the standard model of key exchange is utilized in cryptography, alternative models use block ciphers in place of ideal ciphers. Reverse Turing tests (RTT) prevent automated programs from stealing passwords.

As Wi-Fi networks have become increasingly popular, many corporations have added Wi-Fi access to give employees easier access to corporate data and services. Although information technology personnel control W-Fi access points in the corporate network, they cannot control access points in home networks. These networks thus give hackers new opportunities to gain unauthorized access to corporate computer systems and their data. The results of an investigation conducted to assess the security level in Wi-Fi networks in Bergen, Norway provide a context for analyzing some popular wireless security techniques and for offering suggestions on how to better protect these networks from hackers.

Focuses on the privacy issues raised on audio-video-based remote-patient monitoring via the Internet as of May 2001. Protocols on Internet security; Basis for the foundation of encryption and authentication procedures; Goal in remote-monitoring technology.

The article discusses digital storage devices, or transient storage devices (TSD). Businesses need authentication of these devices before they allow a host to mount them due to security issues. The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) Computer Society has developed a protocol for standards in authentication for TSDs. The IEEE directive states that the host can authenticate TSD's identity and the TSD can also authenticate the host's identity. Analysts say authentication will solve many problems associated with the spread of TSDs.

Focuses on the adoption of secure shell (SSH) protocol in public key management. Advantages of SSH; Features; Effectiveness of SSH in deploying security mechanisms.

The article focuses on the development of a novel digital content protection technology by the engineering team from the University of Maryland. The technology aims to solve the unauthorized copying, distribution, and usage of multimedia and text. The researchers are hoping to hinder collusion attacks, in which various users complot to steal copyrighted material protected by fingerprints. The new technology uses shorter Internet protocol protection code that turns to a small spreading signal and sets securely the multiple bits of fingerprint code.

The design-implement-fix process is sufficient for previously unknown attack vectors. However, engineers should use established knowledge, such as known attack patterns, in the analysis of security protocols prior to their acceptance and implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]