Facilitating Cyber Security inContemporary Life
Parin Somani · Global Research Journal · 2023
The use of technology within global societies has increased with the rapid rate of technological advancements in contemporary life. The Internet has successfully facilitated social connectedness and enhanced business opportunities in numerous ways. Our entire social and industrial history has been re-written and re-catalogued in over 25years. A vast number of the population has access to a smartphone, while most households have internet enabled devices. There is a growth in the digital revolution with many opportunities for economic growth, contributing to culture and wellbeing. However, with such rapid technological growth, there are digital concerns pertaining to individual and organisational risk, particularly when inputting and storing sensitive data. This study aims to understand the reasons why cyber threats are faced in contemporary life. There is an endeavour to facilitate cyber security through recommendations. A literature review is carried out within this study. Results have revealed the following reasons for cyber threats: Economy; Malware a business; Smaller organisations without cyber insurance; Human error. This study has deduced that cyber security is a vital component of contemporary life that requires global societies to educate themselves as to limit cyber- threats and attacks. Criminals wait for opportunities through online-interaction and seek to exploit societal vulnerabilities. Being vigilant while raising cyber awareness and taking responsibility is important. Therefore, it is essential for global societies to harbour a sense of cyber maturity and understand how digital technologies can cause harm. Preventative methods must be implemented to facilitate cyber security in contemporary life.