subject: The Need for Ensuring Proper Internet Security [print this page] The Need for Ensuring Proper Internet Security
With the widespread automation and computerization of all fields, the computers have evolved as the data storage and operational device in all organizations. More and more business are moving towards the unification of data through the Internet. Each day new Internet security devices are introduced into the market, yet we meet with many security attacks. Increasing computerization and networking of business has opened the arena for hackers. Saving the businesses from these has become a challenge to be faced very seriously. The Internet is a open medium and was not introduced with the idea of security but as an open source.
The TCP/IP protocol is the usual computer networking protocol through which any computer or device can be connected easily connected to the network and this makes the access easier for hackers. With time, the security of the internet systems has become very essential. More security measures are now being used to lock the information from hackers. Encryption of data is one of the primary means to ensure data security of emails, credit card details etc. Business are now widely using the computer to perform all kind of tasks. Critical data like trade secrets, employee information etc are stored in computers which are either networked or connected to the internet.
One of the most remarkable computerization has been that of the electricity sector. This has helped to ensure adequate bulk power transmission in the electric utility sections. Security standards have been set by various organizations like the NERC CIP, NIST and the like. Through this neighbouring substations could be linked to give optimal power generation. They could compliment each other with power generation and voltage stability resources. But, in the absence of proper security measures, they could be easily interrupted and a single disturbance could affect the whole connection. It was then that various organizations came up with security standards and sticking to these standards was made mandatory.
The importance of proper internet security measures should be understood and all the measures like encryption, digital security, NERC CIP standards, NIST standards etc should be used effectively. With the creeping of digital terrorism and hackers, all data and systems have to be kept protected.
