EDUCATING ENGINEERS: INFORMATION VULNERABILITIES AND SECURITY

Civil engineers are increasingly adopting computer and communications systems to conduct business. Engineering relies on computer-aided design, simulation, project management software, electronic funds transfers, automated control processes, satellite communications, geographic information systems, electronic mail, and digital records. The transformation of engineering by information technology holds out much promise in revolutionizing the way engineers do business. However, the technological progress also introduces vulnerabilities that threaten engineering enterprises. Aside from the touted Y2K threats, competitors, criminals, and disgruntled employees threaten the computerized information systems. This paper examines the role of civil engineers in this contemporary information age by identifying trends in the use of computer and communications systems, examining vulnerabilities of these systems, and providing insights for protection. To be truly effective, information defense must begin at the root level in each engineering organization.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Bowman, B A
  • Sullivan Jr, J F
• Publication Date: 2000-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; References;
• Pagination: p. 35-40
• Serial:
  • Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
  • Volume: 126
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 1052-3928
  • EISSN: 1943-5541
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jpepe3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Civil engineering; Civil engineers; Communication systems; Competition; Computer aided design; Computers; Criminal histories; Digital computers; Education; Electronic mail; Employees; Engineering; Engineers; Geographic information systems; Information systems; Information technology; Satellite communication; Technology; Threats; Year 2000 date conversion
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Highways; Security and Emergencies; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00781814
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 26 2000 12:00AM