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What is Internet Safety

Handbook of Research on Technological Advances of Library and Information Science in Industry 5.0
Internet Safety or Online Safety or Cybersecurity and E-Security seek to be safe on the Internet. It maximizes a user's awareness of personal safety and security risks to private information and property related to Internet use and self- Protection against computer crime.
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Information Security Awareness Among Postgraduate Students: A Study of Mangalore University
Dayanandappa Kori (Mangalore University, India) and Renuka Naik (Mangalore University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4755-0.ch014
Abstract
Information security prevents unauthorized access to using, disclosing, altering, inspecting, recording, or destroying information. Information security programs are designed to achieve three main goals: confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The study highlights awareness and perceptions of information security among postgraduate students. To make everyone aware of the opportunities and difficulties that exist in today's threat landscape, modify risk behaviour, and develop or strengthen a secure corporate culture, information security awareness training is required to be effective. This paper aims to assess information security awareness among Postgraduates of Mangalore University. A survey was conducted, and appropriate tools and technologies were used to collect and interpret the data. Based on the results, suggestions for information security among postgraduate students were made.
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Tech-Savvy Is the New Street Smart: Balancing Protection and Awareness
Refers to personal safety when engaged in online activities and includes being able to avoid bullying, the approach of predators, personal attacks, or internet crime. Internet safety can be achieved through filters, encryption, walled gardens, strong passwords, and other safe internet practices.
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The Belgrade School Shooting in 2023 and the Serbian Government's Response Within the Framework of Legal and Education Systems
All measures to protect against hacker attacks, distribution of malware, unauthorized access and other types of cyber threats.
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