What is Cyberspace
Cyberspace is a global network of interdependent information technology infrastructures characterized by the use of electronics and the electromagnetic spectrum to store, modify, and exchange data via networked systems.
In fact, cyberspace can be thought of as the interconnection of human beings through computers and telecommunication, without regard to physical geography for example where a telephone conversation appears to occur not inside your actual phone but on a geographical network.
Why is it hard to make law for cyberspace?
Lack of evidences that might lead Cyber criminals into the court has also made it hard to come up with laws governing space, this is because some people using cyberspace technology they lack skills of tracking the criminals in space hence making it hard to get the evidences.
Some local police departments have set up divisions specifically devoted to computer crimes enforcement, but some are corrupt, in way that even after identifying the criminals they will only ask them to pay some little money so that they can be released hence making it hard for the Laws implemented to be effective. That’s because, for a number of reasons, enforcing laws governing online behavior is intrinsically more difficult than the enforcement of "traditional" laws.
Why cyber vulnerabilities unlikely to ever go away
Use of outsourced software’s and systems, some people or organisations prefer using pirated systems and software’s since they are cheap when buying them because they will not demand the licence fees and also maintainace charges not knowing those pirated systems can easily be hacked into by cyber criminals which makes cyber vulnerabilities hard to go away.
Cheap internet services and the technology gadgets which can be easily accessed by everyone and this has created room for cyber criminals hack easily or fraud people in the community using the internet and the technological gadgets.
Changing technology in the world, this has been the greatest vulnerabilities in cyber because every new technology that comes to market comes with its own weakness which can be easily accessed by unauthorized users in the world via interconnected devices.
Think out TWO reasons why most developing countries must collaborate with developed countries
Increased Economic Resources
Developing countries can benefit from free trade by increasing their amount of access to economic resources because such Nations usually have limited economic resources. Economic resources include land, labour and capital. Land represents the natural resources found within a nations' borders, small developing nations often have the lowest amounts of natural resources in the economic marketplace therefore free trade agreements with developed countries ensure small nations can obtain the economic resources needed to produce consumer goods or services.
Better Foreign Relations
Better foreign relations are usually unintended result of free trade. Developing nations are often subject to international threats, so developing strategic free trade relations with more powerful countries (Developed Countries) can help ensure a developing nation has additional protection from international threats, developing countries can also use free trade agreements between developed countries to improve their military strength and their internal infrastructure, as well as to improve politically. This unintended benefit allows developing countries to learn how they should govern their economy and what types of government policies can best benefit their people.
How could emerging trends influence the cyber law-making process in your country
Rise of e-Commerce and E-services
E-commerce (e-retail alone) has grown at an estimated annual rate of 14.3% in the world which is one of the technology that is highly targeted by cyber crimes hence this makes cyber law making go high in order to prevent the cyber-attacks to people’s business.
Mobile Devices and Apps
The current growth of mobile devices has influenced an exponential growth in security risks because every new smart phone, tablet or other mobile device, opens another window for a cyber-attack, as each creates another vulnerable access point to networks. This unfortunate dynamic is not secret to thieves who are ready and waiting with highly targeted malware and attacks employing mobile applications, therefore this has influenced by country to set up cyber laws that will make awareness to the people in the community about the dangers associated with the latest Technology devices that come to market.
Social Media Networking
Growing use of social media has contributed to personal cyber threats because Social media adoption among businesses is skyrocketing and so is the threat of attack, so my country to combat the risks had to set up cyber laws governing these social medias whereby for one to access he or she must pay tax which generates income for the development of more advanced technologies such as data leakage prevention, enhanced network monitoring and log file analysis.
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