PRESENTATION ON
CYBERSPACE
AND
CYBER LAW.
CYBERSPACE
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Cyberspace refers to the virtual computer
world,and more specifically, is an electronic
medium used to form a global computer network
to facilitate online communication.
It is a large computer network made up of many
worldwide computer network that employ TCP/IP
protocol to aid in communication and data
exchange activities.
Cyberspace’s core features is an interactive and
virtual environment for a board range of
participants.
THREATS IN CYBERSPACE
 HACKING
 CYBER
CRIME
 CYBER ESPIONAGE
 CYBER TERRORISM
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HACKING
 CYBER
CRIME
 CYBER
ESPIONAGE
 CYBER
TERRORISM
SOLUTION FOR THREATS
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Use different user id/password for different
accounts and avoid writing them down.
Make the password more complicated by combining
letters, numbers, special characters(minimum 10
characters in total) and to change them on regular
basis.
Firewalls are the first line of cyber defence ; they
block connections to unknown or bogus sites and
will keep out some type of viruses and hackers.
Prevent viruses from inflecting our computer by
installing and regularly updating anti-virus software.
ADVANTAGES OF CYBERSPACE
 Unlimited
communmication
 Abundant information and resources
 Easy sharing
 Online service and e-commerce
DISADVANTAGES OF CYBERSPACE
 Software
vulnerabilities
 Data vulnerabilities
 Interruption of privacy
 Remote access
 Crosses all geographical boundaries
 Assists crime
CYBER LAWS
Cyber law is the law governing cyberspace .
 Cyber law is the area of law that deals with the
internet’s relationship to technological and
electronic elements, including computers,
software, hardware and information
systems,(IS).
 Cyber law is also known as Internet law.
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NEED & IMPORTANTCE OF CYBER LAW
Tackling cyber crime.
 Successful and smooth functioning of ECommerce and virtual communication.
 No jurisdictional boundaries.
 Increasing use of mobile banking and internet
banking.
 Cloud computing is providing to be a major
threat.
 Economic efficiency.
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