PROGRAMME : BSc Accounting COURSE NAME : Management Information Systems (BBA 230) STUDENT NUMBER : AFIN 10205 STUDENT NAME : Gary Sinyangwe ASSIGNMENT : Two (1) LECTURER : Mr. Henry Sinkala DUE DATE : 22 April 2014
UNILUS 2014
Introduction
In this time and era, we have witnessed the emergence of electronic resources as the most important development of the modern day communication system. Technologies such as cellular phones, home computers, the internet and websites have added another dimension to the way we live our lives today. This presentation seeks to address and analyse the negative and positive aspects in view of the introduction of computers and telecommunications techniques as follows: Firstly, it raises awareness with regard to the new age of crimes, termed as cyber crimes. The paper focuses, in particular, on the difference between the two common types of cyber crimes, cyber war and cyber terrorism. Secondly, the paper examines the limitations and impact of having graduates through e-learning. Thirdly and lastly, the paper discusses on whether computer practitioners should be required to have a practicing license as it is with other professionals such as doctors, lawyers and teachers.
1. (a) Difference Between Cyber War and Cyber Terrorism
The end result of both cyber war and cyber terrorism is the same, to damage critical infrastructures and computer systems. The major difference being that cyber