I'm conducting a survey as part of my research assignment on computer security and the common person. So, if you wouldn't mind answering some questions I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
Computer Security and the Common Person
General:
Are you computer literate? Yes/No
Are you emplyed or expect to be employed by the IT industry? Yes/No
are you a regular user of the Internet? Yes/No
Have you ever been a victim of Internet Crime? Yes/No
Computer Systems:
What type of operating system do you primarily use?
Windows 95/98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
*BSD
Linux
Other(Give Details)
How many computers do you own?
1
2
3
4
5
>5
Do you operate a home network? Yes/No
Do you currently have any of the following security products install (List all that apply)?
Firewalls
VPNs
Authentication
Intrusion Detection
Other(Give Details)
Opinions:
Please rate the following statements using the following scale.
1.) Agree Strongly.
2.) Agree Somewhat.
3.) Neither agree nor disagree.
4.) Disagree somewhat.
5.) Disagree Strongly.
a.) Hostile cyber activity is on the increase.
b.) Hackers are developing stronger political beliefs.
c.) Hacking can be ethical if undertaken to achieve ideological or political goals.
d.) IT security firms oversell their ability to protect systems.
e.) No computer system in the world is entirely secure.
f.) Knowledge and information should be freely accessible to all.
g.) Hacking is a threat to society.
h.) Hacking is as serious as crime in the real world.
i.) Enough is being done to fight internet crime.
Thanks in advance.
Computer Security and the Common Person
General:
Are you computer literate? Yes/No
Are you emplyed or expect to be employed by the IT industry? Yes/No
are you a regular user of the Internet? Yes/No
Have you ever been a victim of Internet Crime? Yes/No
Computer Systems:
What type of operating system do you primarily use?
Windows 95/98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
*BSD
Linux
Other(Give Details)
How many computers do you own?
1
2
3
4
5
>5
Do you operate a home network? Yes/No
Do you currently have any of the following security products install (List all that apply)?
Firewalls
VPNs
Authentication
Intrusion Detection
Other(Give Details)
Opinions:
Please rate the following statements using the following scale.
1.) Agree Strongly.
2.) Agree Somewhat.
3.) Neither agree nor disagree.
4.) Disagree somewhat.
5.) Disagree Strongly.
a.) Hostile cyber activity is on the increase.
b.) Hackers are developing stronger political beliefs.
c.) Hacking can be ethical if undertaken to achieve ideological or political goals.
d.) IT security firms oversell their ability to protect systems.
e.) No computer system in the world is entirely secure.
f.) Knowledge and information should be freely accessible to all.
g.) Hacking is a threat to society.
h.) Hacking is as serious as crime in the real world.
i.) Enough is being done to fight internet crime.
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