Title: E-government, cyber-crime and cyber-terrorism: a population at risk

Authors: Susan Haugen

Addresses: Accounting and Finance Department, College of Business, PO Box 4004, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004, USA

Abstract: E-government provides citizens with greater access, better service, and more political accountability. With the ongoing introduction of technology for e-government initiatives comes increased exposures and risk, especially for cyber-crime and cyber-terrorism. Several of the more important initiatives put forth by the government to protect the public are discussed.

Keywords: cyber-crime; cyber-security; cyber-terrorism; e-government security; electronic government; network security; risk reduction.

DOI: 10.1504/EG.2005.008331

Electronic Government, an International Journal, 2005 Vol.2 No.4, pp.403 - 412

Published online: 05 Dec 2005 *

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