Date of Award
January 2015
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Computer Science
First Advisor
Eugene H Spafford
Second Advisor
Mikhail J Atallah
Committee Member 1
Matt Bishop
Committee Member 2
Samuel S Wagstaff
Abstract
As the convergence between our physical and digital worlds continue at a rapid pace, securing our digital information is vital to our prosperity. Most current typical computer systems are unwittingly helpful to attackers through their predictable responses. In everyday security, deception plays a prominent role in our lives and digital security is no different. The use of deception has been a cornerstone technique in many successful computer breaches. Phishing, social engineering, and drive-by-downloads are some prime examples. The work in this dissertation is structured to enhance the security of computer systems by using means of deception and deceit.
Recommended Citation
Almeshekah, Mohammed H., "Using Deception to Enhance Security: A Taxonomy, Model, and Novel Uses" (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1334.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1334