Cyber law and cyber security

BY CHHAVI PRIYA TANWAR

CYBER CRIME

Cybercrime is those crimes committed by the Internet with the help of devices such as laptops, computers, tablets, etc., that come under cybercrime. If we talk about cybercrime, many times crimes committed inadvertently, or deliberately, or sometimes in-jokes, or taking it very lightly are called cybercrime.

Cyber Law is the law governing cyberspace.

Cyberspace includes computers, networks, software, data storage devices (such as hard disks, USB disks, etc), the Internet, website, emails, and even electronic devices such as cell phones, ATM machines, etc.

Cybercrime can be any crime where the computer is used as an object or subject.
The category of CYBER SRIME includes cybercrime against individuals, cybercrime against property, and cybercrime against government.

CYBER LAW

Cyber Law also called IT Law is the law regarding Information-technology including computers and the Internet. In simple words, cyber law is the law for illegal works by using the Internet.
This law has been made for criminals who create their own fake profiles through social media on the Internet, create illegal websites, and try to make money from them or to make a profit of themselves.

Cyber law has been made for crimes happening on the Internet.

Cybercrime can be avoided with the help of cyber law.

Cyber law is created to help protect people and organizations from malicious people.

Need cyber law

-The Internet has changed our lives dramatically.
-The transition from paper to paperless world.
-Real-world laws cannot be interpreted in light of emerging cyberspace.
-The Internet requires a competent and supportive legal infrastructure to tune over time.

IT Act-2000

The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted on 17 October 2000.
The primary objectives of the Act include providing legal recognition to electronic commerce and facilitating the filing of electronic records with the government.
The Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 consisted of 94 sections separated into 13 chapters.

IT Act-2000 OBJECTIVES

Provides legal recognition for the transaction.
Facilitates electronic filing with government agencies.
IT Act-2000 to amend Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, The Banker Book Evidence Act, 1891 and Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
All electronic records have the purpose of providing a legal framework.

IT Act AMENDMENT-2008

The Information Technology Amendment Act, 2008 (IT Act 2008) has been passed or enacted by the Parliament on 23 December 2008.
The IT Act AMENDMENT-2008 received the approval of the President of India on 5 February 2009.
The IT Act 2008 was notified on October 27, 2009.

Importance of cyber law

Most or most people use email, cell phones, and SMS messages for communication.
Even in “non-cybercrime” cases, important evidence is installed in computers / cell phones e.g. in cases of kidnapping, organized crime, divorce, murder, terrorist operation, fake currency etc.
Cyber ​​law is extremely important as it touches all aspects of transactions and activities on the Internet, the World Wide Web and cyberspace.

AREA OF CYBER LAW
Fraud
Copyright
Defamation
Harassment and Stalking
Freedom of Speech
Trade Secrets
Contracts and Employment Law

CYBER SECURITY
Computer security, cyber security, or information technology security (IT security) are the security of computer systems and networks.

Which provides protection against theft or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as the disruption or mis-performance of services they provide.

Computer systems, the Internet, and wireless network standards such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are linked and the field is becoming more important as the growth of “smart” devices including smartphones, televisions, and various.

The tools that make up the “Internet of Things”, which due to its complexity in terms of both politics and technology, cyber security is also a major challenge in the contemporary world.

Cyber ​​security is a potential activity. By which information and other communication systems are protected against unauthorized use or modification or exploitation or even theft.

Cyber ​​security is a well-designed technology to protect computers, networks, various programs, personal data, etc. from unauthorized use.

All types of data whether it is government, corporate, or personal require high security, although some of these data, which are related to government defense systems, banks, defense research, and development organizations, etc., are highly confidential.

The slightest negligence for these figures can cause great harm to the entire nation.

Therefore, such data requires a very high level of protection.