The Threat From Abuse Of New Technologies

There are two main ideas covered in the first chapter. The first is that the idea of a free and open internet, while containing some merit at first, is going away quickly, with governments rapidly finding ways to exert control over the use of cyberspace both in their borders and out. The second main idea is that cyberwarfare and computers present new angles of conflict from conventional weaponry such as the intended targets, method of implementation, potential impacts, and level of damage caused. The author draws on multiple examples from different countries and time periods to support his main

The proficiency and efficacy of the cyberspace in its application in accounting, finance, system designs, manufacturing etc., cannot be denied nor neglected. The reality of the twenty-first century is simple; no organization can survive without the adoption and implementation of the mechanism of information technology to their area of business. On the contrary perspective, there are several challenges that are associated with the cyberspace, among which is majorly cyber security. Recently the hackers’ activity has really skyrocketed and has become a major concern for organizations, states and federal governments and even international organizations. Several regulatory schemes are put in place to mitigate the activities of hackers across the globe.

The Internet, as we all know, has rapidly spread around since its commercialization in the 1990s. It is evident that cybersecurity attacks are not going anywhere, and that government will continue to remain a target. In addition, the Internet of Things (IoT) growth will lead to more devices being connected to the networks. Therefore, with technology moving forward and hackers being more motivated as ever, the government finds itself struggling to keep up with effective cybersecurity measures and with filling up the designated positions in the Cybersecurity department.

Cyber security, also referred to as information technology security, focuses on protecting computers, networks, software programs and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. Post 9/11 and other terrorist attacks, the United States grows its endeavors to repulse cyberattacks, U.S. corporate organizations and the government agencies wind up in strife over how to adjust to new methods of security and privacy. The current state of security measure protocols and privacy policies placed by the US government in cyberspace raises concerns for the 99%. This is due to the recent cyber-attacks on American corporate organization systems and government alike, where their digital information and network infrastructures within the systems were compromised, and personal data was hacked and stolen.

Times have changed what was known as organized crime has been replaced by Cybercrimes (Heists: Cybercrimes with Ben Hammersley). Cybercrimes have risen dramatically in recent years and have become a major issue the United States and company’s face today jeopardizing as well as threatening the critical infrastructure of America (Cyberwar Threat, 2005). Sadly, the status quo of cyber security is very unstable with the advancements and growth which has put most individuals and businesses into an enormous threat (Agustina, 2015).

The Internet is undoubtedly one of the most provocative sociological and psychological phenomena. Often the Internet says that it links all those fallen communicators who cannot cope in the real world. Socializing and surfing online space does not pass without leaving a trace. Each user provides information about themselves, sometimes as a condition to be able to access the required application, when consciously accedes to it, sometimes exchanging information with other members of the network, unaware that the network "remembers everything", that data remains deposited even when its removed profile. However, more often we are faced with data theft and identity by criminal hacker groups. Cyber security is a challenge that will have to be resolved

When considering the technological advances over the past 50 years, the Internet has undoubtedly had the greatest impact on everyday life of developed economies and its citizens. The world has become smaller, societies interconnected, and the pace of global integration dramatically increased since the introduction of the Internet. As people and information become increasingly integrated around the world, physical borders between nations are no longer sufficient to restrict access to information and sensitive data. This integrated world allows for malicious cyber actors to advance strategic

The term cybersecurity encompasses a vast amount of topics and imperative security issues. Perhaps the most difficult issue with cybersecurity is implementing policy controls that are applicable and effective among a variety of individuals, companies and governments. Policy controls are needed to reduce cybercrime, cyber terrorism, threats to SCADA systems and zero day exploits. The most controversial topic that policy controls need to address is Meta data collection and its terms of usage by not only the government but the private sector as well. Additionally, government security regulations in terms of IT security among the private sector need have implemented policy controls as well. Suggesting effective policies is just the first step in

1. The value and significance of intelligence in law enforcement activities has been growing since the events of 9/11 when it became apparent that the world’s most powerful nation was unable to protect its people from uneducated goat-herders, who chose to carry out terrorist activities. One can spot claims that the CIA and other intelligence agencies knew about the upcoming terrorist attacks, they were unable to effectively coordinate their activities with the police to apprehend the terrorists (Conser, 2014). The Madrid and London Metro bombings in 2008 and the 2015-2016 terrorist attacks in Europe (France, Brussels) again showed that police could only react to preplanned attacks and thus was rather inefficient and ineffective. Since terrorism becomes a major threat, the need for police to have updated (or real-time) intelligence information available on their computers to better react to the threats (Spindlove, 2015). What is more important, since the street level officers work among citizens’ in the community, with access to proper intelligence information, they can be the first to face, stop and frisk and apprehend terrorists or other criminals before they engage in crime. Therefore, the value and significance of intelligence in law enforcement activities will continue to grow in foreseeable future.

The internet connection and technology has brought great progress, prosperity, innovation, and life improvement of the society, along with these benefits laid the dark side of the connected world. Any organization or individuals when connected to the virtual world, stand risking harm from nefarious activities and characters who also roam the internet with malicious and self-benefiting intentions.

The Internet permits clients to assemble, store, prepare, and exchange immense measures of information, including restrictive and delicate business, value-based, and individual information. While organizations and buyers depend more on such capacities, cybersecurity dangers keep on plagueing the Internet economy. Cybersecurity dangers develop as quickly as the Internet extends, and the related dangers are turning out to be progressively worldwide. Staying ensured against cyber security dangers requires all clients, even the most modern ones, to know about the dangers and enhance their security hones on a continuous premise. Making motivators to inspire all gatherings in the Internet economy to make suitable security ventures requires specialized and open arrangement measures that are painstakingly adjusted to uplift cybersecurity without making boundaries to development, monetary development, and the free stream of data.

The advancement of computer technology and networking has rapidly expanded communications but as we progress with the wage of the new world technology comes with it own costs. The same technology that provides useful services can be used against its users and benefit computer terrorist to get our information, take our identity and preview our personal lives without many of us knowing what has happened until it is too late. Continuous advancing technology provides criminals and terrorists with a variety of new tools and opportunities to conduct their agendas against current technology.

The author establish her credibility by evaluating many sources and also being very knowledge able on the subject of cybersecurity and government affairs. Also the author cited all the sources she used with in the article to support his point. The author is a lecturer on strategic security management and political affairs, also has various degrees on foreign policies and computer security.

Cybercrime is a serious issue that the international community faces today, with risks such as theft, espionage, surveillance and sabotage, a very real and accessible threat exists. Cyber security can be defined as a cyber activity that may threaten the security of a system or its information (Threat report 2015). There are various state and non state actors that both participate, instigate and also defend for and against these risks to both manage and maintain security and safety for the nation it protects. This report will look into the various risks and the challenges each nation

Cyberspace which is an offshoot of the development of computer and digital communication technologies, has in recent decades become part and parcel of our daily lives. It has become an ideal space for cyber criminals to remain anonymous while preying on victims. As the number of cyberspace users increase, so do the new opportunities for exploitation and the need of protecting computers, networks, digital applications and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction.