International Journal of Engineering Inventions
Volume 4, Issue 2 (August 2014) PP: 50-57
This document discusses internet security and the use of agents to improve security. It identifies two main security concerns for agents: foreign code executing on a site could steal information or corrupt resources, and agents themselves could be compromised. The document then outlines requirements for secure agent-based systems, including authentication of untrusted agents. It discusses security threats like hacking, viruses, and identity theft that agents could help address. The goals are to emphasize how agents can enhance internet security by providing authentication and protecting resources from malicious code.