Technology and the Impact on Cybersecurity

Technology and the Impact of Cyber Security Cyber security is one of the most significant issues facing world leaders today. Besides, threats from cyber attacks pose serious challenges to global network. In fact, most governments recognize the need to implement cyber security in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems. Cyber security is important because it ensures security of information. ICT systems encompass various aspects of the government. For instance, ICT systems cover national security, well being and economy of the government. Essentially, cyber security ensures that reliable information is relayed to the right systems. Notably, Australian authorities are increasing awareness on cyber crimes. Additionally, governments across the world are increasing awareness on cyber attacks. Particularly, governments try to mitigate on cyber crimes by upgrading their defense systems. These actions are aimed at achieving safe and reliable ICT systems. However, governments also face obstacles in their efforts to achieve resilient ICT systems. This paper will provide a literature review on technology and the impact of cyber crime (Australian Government, 2009). Cyber security is a term coined by computer scientists. It refers to security of computer systems. Cyber security involves protection of information, which is transmitted through the computer. The term cyber security was coined in the 1990s. Computer scientists were keen to outline challenges of networking computers. Cyber security presents numerous threats to computer systems. These included threat to organizations as well as threats to individuals. Cyber criminals may target any or both organizations and individuals. Cyber security tries to minimize attack on computer systems. Additionally, it tries to assure organizations and individuals of the safety and privacy of their data. Cyber criminals targeting national issues tend to attack government systems. Consequently, each government

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