Cyber security network
Computer crime / cyber crime
1theft of hardware
2theft of software
3theft of phishing
4pharming
5theft of online services
Data protection and privacy law:
Intellectual property laws : with the proliferation of digital content, protecting intellectual property
rights has become increasingly complex. Issue such as digital privacy , online copy right infringement
and the unauthorised distribution of copy right material have necessitated the development of new
laws and regulation
Implication of IT on law
Intellectual property law 1 brand ,patent etc
Implication of IT on society
Digital divide
The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to digital technologies and those
who do not this divide can be based on factor
Example:
Economic(unaffordability) ,geographical(developed country) ,culture(ethnicity and family background
,social(disabilities/age)
Closing the gap:
Effective technical support , Good band width internet services , greater digital literacy and education
,more affordable service
Social media and online communication(VOIP phoning
Multimedia on web text eg videos audio
Broadcasting (web casting blogging podcast )
E commerce ( online finance trading online job hunting B2B commerce)
Match making website
Social web (social network media sharing website)
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT: the integration of IT in to various industries has reshaped the job
market ,creating a demand for individuals with digital skills and technological expertise.