In the initial chapter I will describe the different between indentity theft and identty
frauds .
The primary aim of this research work is to evaluate differnt IT tools and techniques
to reduce identity theft or identity fraud.
Main objective will be on analysis of appropriate measures for the reduction of
crimes causes by Identity theft/fraud.
After evaluating available tools and techniques I will provide and my suggestions
and recommendation based on my research.
To successfully conduct my research and analysis, the techniques to used are as follows
I. Study of implemented countermeasures for the prevention of crimes by Identity
theft or Identity fraud.
a) I will consult current available articles, newspapers, journals, TV news, different
search engines and other IT relating tools.
IV.With the highlight of the drawback of the current technologies, I will be able to
demonstrate the positive effects of my research work. I will provide my own
recommendation .My research will become a helpful source for future researches.
4. Resources
Chapter 1:
Introduction, background, and brief history: This will reflect the nature of topic and also
describe its background.
Chapter 2:
Literature Review: This will reflect the presentation and conceptualisation of academic
materials I have obtained for my project. It will represent my wrtten understanding on
the topic.
Chapter 3:
General introduction to current tools and methods implement to avoid identity
Theft/Fraud. Anti-virus, firewalls, access controls, programmes, SSL, VPN, biometric
controls, Encapsulation, Online banking transactions etc will be discussed in this
chapter.
Chapter 4.
Chapter 6.
In this chapter I will describe the conclusion of the research showing expected strength
and weakness as well as future of the mechanism presented in previous chapters.
6. References
http://www.identitytheft.org.uk/
http://www.opsi.gov.uk
http://www.iso.org
https://www.pcisecuritystandards.org/security_standards/pci_dss.shtml
http://www.silicon.com/legacy/research/specialreports/riskmanagement/0,3800013989,3
9167922,00.htm