Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Welcome to the new digital frontier -- Your online reputation is your reputation -- The Internet is the new wild west -- The forces driving online reputation -- Anonymous cowards -- Google gone wild: the digital threat to reputation -- Why people attack each other online -- Types of Internet attacks -- How to measure damage to your Internet reputation -- Your reputation road map and online reputation audit -- Getting proactive: the best defense is a good offense -- Recovering from online smears: restoring your reputation after the damage has been done -- Protect your small business and your professional reputation -- Conclusion: embrace the Internet.