Internet Privacy and Security

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Topic” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Topic” and its relation with “Subtopic”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “topic” and tries to gauge its effect on “subtopic”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “topic” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Topic” on “Subtopic”.

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Internet Privacy and Security

Introduction

Internet has changed communication to an unimaginable level in just a few years. In an era when the Internet stands as the carrier for various types of communication and the increasing development in the technological world which is related to it is the introduction of an important process of cultural renewal, which aims to raise awareness among users of internet services and the risks associated with it. Internet plays a crucial role in our lives as they are a familiar part of our lives and we need to study the infrastructure and security protocols that the internet comprises of. The term internet security refers to that branch of ' information that deals with the analysis of vulnerability, risk, threats and protecting the integrity of the next logical-functional (software) of the internet and the data exchanged through it. This protection is achieved through technological and organizational measures aimed at ensuring access only to authorized users (authentication), the use (availability) of all and only the services provided for that in the times and in the manner provided by the system, darkening (encryption) and accuracy (integrity) of the data exchanged in a communication and system protection from attacks by malicious software.

Discussion

Internet today is an expression of universal communication, it is the digital channel to which millions of users can connect, using multiple devices (such as PCs, laptops or even a mobile phone) which enables them able to communicate, exchange data, share information, purchase goods and avail a wide variety of communication services. Internet as a technology is now being used to access a multitude of information in a simple and almost immediate way, reducing the distance by just a single "click". It is a true "revolution" in today's modern society.

Internet is not really a network but it can be defined as a complex collection of various communication networks distributed, whether local, private, public, and academic, government, or commercial. Its operation is based on a dialogue between various digital devices that communicate with each other by means of a language defined by common rules and standards known as the communication protocols.

Security on the Internet is composed of a set of security tools such as Firewall to control information circulating on the network, antivirus, the IDS, the Security Service, such as application updates, and especially of behavioral rules, unwritten but mainly dictated by common sense and knowledge, leading to a real code to follow to increase your security. All of these elements help to provide all the necessary countermeasures to deal with the risks that are present today in ...