Cyberspace is a virtual computer world, which is an electronic medium used for forming a global computer network for facilitating online communication. It is a big computer network which is made up of many worldwide computer networks for data exchange activities. Cyberspace allows users in sharing information, swapping ideas, engaging in discussions or social forums, conducting business and by creating intuitive media by many other activities.

The term ‘Cyberspace’ was coined by William Gibson in his book ‘Neuromancer’ written in 1984. He defined the term as a consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions of legitimate operators, in every nation, by children being taught mathematical concepts.

The Cyberspace Internet can be defined as the virtual computer world which is used to form a global computer network to facilitate online communication. In other words, it is a world of information through the internet. More precisely, we can say it is a three-dimensional representation of virtual space in a computer network. It is a large computer network made up of many worldwide computer networks that employ TCP/IP protocol to aid in communication and data exchange activities.

Cyber Security

Data is an important asset for any organisation. Theft to data may lead to a huge loss for that particular organisation. Security to such data is very important for that organisation.

Cyber security refers to the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. Cyber security may also be referred to as information technology security.

The most difficult challenge in cyber security is the ever-evolving nature of security risks themselves. Traditionally, organizations and the government have focused most of their cyber security resources on perimeter security to protect only their most crucial system components and defend against known treats. Today, this approach is insufficient, as the threats advance and change more quickly than organizations can keep up with. As a result, advisory organizations promote more proactive and adaptive approaches to cyber security.

THE DO’s OF CYBER SPACE

1. Always look for the “https” in the URL before logging into any website or even browsing any website
2. Use alphanumeric passwords while signing in to any website. The password should be difficult to guess and a minimum of 8 characters (alpha numeric & special characters).
3. Always keep your emails personal and do not forward personal information to strangers.
4. Don’t click on spam messages, instead delete them or empty the SPAM folder.
5. Do not share your e-mail ID on web searches or other search results.
6. Always keep a backup of your data store it in a safe place.
7. Download software from only secure websites and check permissions before any such installation.
8. Access your bank’s site by physically composing its URL in the location bar.
9. Beware of scheming mails, prize money lotteries and other emails that occur to cheat people of their money
10. Domaintain a list of passwords in a safe place, and change them regularly.
11. Always follow the dual or multifactor authentication. Many Web sites now offer securities beyond just a username and password, such as a token, smartcard, PIN, or even user-selected security images that you will recognize upon login.

THE DONT’s OF CYBER SPACE

1. Do not trust friends, family and associates with using your personal computer when you are not present.
2. Do not check on ‘Keep me signed in’ or “Remember Me” choices on sites, particularly on open/public PCs.
3. Never utilize your official email address for internet based life locales.
4. Never utilize any of your own data, for example, name, date of birth, address, etc, on unsecured websites
5. Never react to money promotions that may come up on your screen. Close such pop-ups from the assignment director; press Alt+Ctrl+Delete.
6. Consciously log out of online records when you are finished. This is particularly significant when you are utilizing an open PC.
7. Don’t fall prey to clicking a link that promises riches. It might lead to malicious Web sites that load malware onto your computer.
8. Never ever share your credit/platinum card data on sites and internet browsers.
9. Never share your own/bank subtleties on telephone, email or SMS, regardless of whether the guest/sender appears to be certified.
10. Never login to your account using others Wi-Fi specially in public places
11. Don’t keep reusing your personal password for you company password, or vice versa.

The world of Cyber Space is as useful as threatening. Caution needs to be exercised and as far as possible, precautions need to be taken.

It’s always better to be SAFE then SORRY!