Economics of Information Security [Paperback]

Designed for managers struggling to understand the risks in organizations dependent on secure networks, this book applies economics not to generate breakthroughs in theoretical economics, but rather breakthroughs in understanding the problems of security.

Economics of Information Security applies economics not to generate breakthroughs in theoretical economics, but rather breakthroughs in understanding the problems of security. Security, privacy and trusted computing are examined distinctly, using the tools of economics, and as elements of a larger dynamic system.

Economics of Information Security is designed for researchers and managers struggling to understand the risks in organizations dependent on secure networks. This book is also suitable for students in computer science, policy and management.

PrefaceAcknowledgments1. System Reliability and Free Riding; Hal Varian2. Pricing Security; L. Jean Camp and Catherine Wolfram3. Cryptography and Competition Policy; Ross Anderson4. How much is stronger DRM worth?; Stephen Lewis5. Trusted Computing, Peer-To-Peer Distribution; Stuart E. Schechter, Rachel A. Greenstadt, and Michael D. Smith6. Economics of IT Security Management; Huseyin Cavusoglu7. Evaluating Damages Caused by Information Systems Security Incidents; Fariborz Farahmand, Shamkant Navathe, Gunter Sharp and Philip Enslow8. The Economic Consequences of Sharing Security Information; Esther Gal-Or and Anindya Ghose9. The Economics of Information Security Investment; Lawrence A. Gordon and Martin P. Loeb10. What Price Privacy?; Adam Shostack, Paul Syverson11. Why We Cant Be Bothered to Read Privacy Policies; Tony Vila, Rachel Greenstadt and David Molnar12. Improving Information Flow in the Information Security Market; Carl E. Landwehr13. Privacy Attitudes and Privacy Behavior; Alessandro Acquisti and Jens Grossklags14. Privacy and Security of Personl“M