The Importance of Cybersecurity for a Safer Society
Chapman Eze Nnadozie, Mrs. Benisemeni Esther Zakka · International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews · 2024
The importance of cybersecurity cannot be over-emphasized as our lives revolves round the use of the Internet for several vital services which today is prone to cyberattacks that are predominantly perpetuated by cybercriminals.This paper intends to explore the meaning and importance of cyber security, as well as the possible ways through which one can protect one's device(s) from cyberattacks.The methodology adopted is the use of questionnaire administered on a total of eighty-seven (87) respondents drawn from a higher institution of learning.The findings of this study show that the predominant effect of cyberattacks on the society has instilled some elements of apprehension on the online users thereby making them to be consciously reviewing and updating their security settings to enhance their safety while surfing the net