introduction to internet governance and cyber-security

Professional Presentation

Internet Governance Series

Issue: EconomicTopic: Cyber Security

Presentation by Glenn McKnightIEEE Member

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OverviewThe Internet Governance series provides insights into the inner workings of Internet Governance from multiple perspectives.This section focuses Cybersecurity as part of the economic perspective

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Introduction

Cybersecurity is among the main concerns of governments, Internet users, techinical and business communities. Cyberthreats and cyberattacks are on the increase, and so is the extent of the financial loss. Yet, when the Internet was first invented, security was not a concern for the inventors. In fact, the Internet was originally designed for use by a closed circle of (mainly) academics. Communication among its users was open.

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Types

Cybersecurity issues includesAction- data interception or interference, illegal access, DOS and Indentity theft

Criminal- hackers cyber criminals or terrorists

Target- Anyone from individuals, companies, government or the military

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Canadian Stats

Canada has more computers per capita than any other country (129 devices per 100 people) and Canadians are the heaviest Internet users in the world spending more than 40 hours online per person, per month.

The current global market for cybersecurity products and services is expected to grow to over $170 billion by 2020, and the job market for cyber pros is expected to rise by six million in the next four years.

About 70% of Canadian businesses have been victim of cyber attacks average cost $15 000 per incident.Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

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The Challenge

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National DefenceThe digital economy increasingly shapes and drives the broader economy. For Canadians to prosper and be confident digital innovators, they need to know that the networks that enable their efforts and safeguard their assets and information are secure. I am committed to making Canada a global centre for innovation one that creates jobs, drives growth across all industries and improves the lives of Canadians.

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Norton Security Report

THE SCALE OF CONSUMER CYBERCRIME ONE-AND-A-HALF MILLION VICTIMS DAILYTHE GLOBAL PRICE TAG OF CONSUMER CYBERCRIME US $110 BILLION ANNUALLY

CHANGING FACE OF CYBERCRIME CYBERCRIME GOES SOCIAL AND MOBILE

SECURITY IQ: MIXED REPORT CARD FOR CONSUMERS. CONSUMERS WISE UP TO TRADITIONAL THREATS, BUT MANY STILL UNAWARE AS TO HOW CYBERCRIME IS RAPIDLY EVOLVING

STRONG PASSWORDS ARE KEY
EMAIL A POTENTIAL GATEWAY FOR CYBERCRIMINALS

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Impact of Cybercrime

It's reported that cybercrime in some cases can cost an economy o up to 2% of their GDPSource OAS
http://www.oas.org/en/default.asp


What can we do?


Learning Resources

Global Cyber Expertise Forumhttp://www.thegfce.com/

Global forum for cyber capacity building. In the GFCE over 50 organizations and states work together on practical initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, fight cybercrime, protect online data and support e-governance.

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To keep up to date visit the Diplo Digital Watch

http://digitalwatch.giplatform.org/issues/cybersecurity

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Norton Security Report
http://tinyurl.com/j97gevbExpanding Threathttp://tinyurl.com/jxzkpts

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19/09/16

introduction to internet governance and cyber-security

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