WEB SECURITY ADVISOR
Protecting online copyright
Mike Chapple, CISSP
11.10.2004
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Oftentimes, security admins get so caught up in the technical nature of the work -- analyzing vulnerabilities, building in perimeter protection and complying with technical standards -- that some content-related legal requirements are overlooked. Failing to protect online intellectual property, specifically against copyright infractions is a top concern that's often missed.
Basically, there are three major classes of intellectual property: copyright, trademarks and patents, which can be used to protect online content. These are the same legal mechanisms used to protect print, broadcast and other traditional media. This overview focuses on copyright, which explicitly protects "original works of authorship." That means some of the elements on an enterprise Web site may require protection (if the company developed or owns the rights to the information) including page text, graphics, photos and music. In contrast, trademarks protect words and images used to identify the source of a product, such as a brand name or logo. Patents, on the other hand, protect inventions or processes for 20 years. In fact, many companies have used patents to protect n
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ovel ways of doing business on the Web. For example, Amazon.com has registered patents to protect their "one-click" shopping process and their advertising auction process.
Certainly, these intellectual property classes are each a specialized area of law, and require specific advice from competent legal counsel. This introduction highlights Web copyright intellectual property responsibilities. Here are some principles and recommendations to consider:
These principles outline the basics of copyright law. Still, it all boils down to common sense -- site visitors can't use the work of other authors, Web designers or computer programmers, etc., without permission!
About the author
Mike Chapple, CISSP, currently serves as Chief Information Officer of the Brand Institute, a Miami-based marketing consultancy. He previously worked as an information security researcher for the U.S. National Security Agency. His publishing credits include the TICSA Training Guide from Que Publishing, the CISSP Study Guide from Sybex and the upcoming SANS GSEC Prep Guide from John Wiley. He's also the author of the About.com Guide to Databases.
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