ABSTRACT
With rapid advancements in computer and network technology, it is possible for an organization to collect, store, and retrieve vast amounts of data of all kinds quickly and efficiently. This, however, represents a threat to the organizations as well as individuals. Consider the following incidents of security and privacy problems:
On November 2, 1988, Internet came under attack from a program containing a worm. The program affected an estimated 2000-3000 machines, bringing them to a virtual standstill.
