What is Cyberspace? - Full Definition of Cyber Space

What is Cyberspace? What is the simple definition of cyberspace? What is cyberspace with example? Where is the cyberspace? What is cyberspace and why is it important? Why is it called cyber space?

What Does Cyberspace Meaning?

Cyberspace refers to the virtual computer world, and more specifically, an electronic medium that is used to facilitate online communication. 

Cyberspace typically involves a large computer network made up of many worldwide computer subnetworks that employ TCP/IP protocol to aid in communication and data exchange activities.

Cyberspace's core feature is an interactive and virtual environment for a broad range of participants.
In the common IT lexicon, any system that has a significant user base or even a well-designed interface can be thought to be “cyberspace.”

Our world and Cyber World:

Our World
The environment where we Live and Breathe

Cyber World or Cyberspace
A concept describing a widespread interconnected
digital technology

Animals of Cyberspace:

Animals found in Cyberspace

Programs : Written by Developers

Programs running at computer memory,

Programs communicating with each other,

Programs storing and and accessing stored data

Programs carry logos and names matching real world:

Real Life with Cyberspace:

Think a Day without Cyberworld

• Day without Internet !! OMG
• No WhatsApp
• No EMail
• No Social Media

Email Activities

• EMail Safe Handlings
• Dont open un known mails
• Dont click un known links
• Check sender properly
• Is the mail subject looks OK??

Financial Activities

• Safe Banking over Internet
• Always use personal computer
• Never use cyber shop to login to Bank A/c
• Enable all notifications from Bank A/C
• Periodically check Bank A/C records
• Never share any information to others.
• Never write down Username/Passwords anywhere

Social Media Activities

• Safe Social Media Activities
• Try to avoid posting personal information
• Never share un-necessary posting
• Always check your friend circle
• Never respond to un known friend request

Malware, Symptoms

Virus, Spyware, Ransomware etc.,

Symptoms:

Increase of CPU Usage

System frequent freezing

Decrease Web Browser speed

Frequent Network Dis-connection

High Network Usage

Missing of important files

Garbage Msg/EMails sent random users etc.

Prevention can be taken

Physical Aspect:

Prevention from Unauthorized access

Never allow guests to work on your system

Always lock screen while leaving chair

Lock Room while not in use

Secure Operating System:

Use Secure Operating System

Identify what is your need

Find secure Operating System matching criteria

Never go for untested new OS

Better to choose Linux for regular use

https://distrowatch.com can be used to choose Linux

Linux by default use most strongest security systems

Linux is the ultimately user-friendly OS

Safe Applications:

Find safe Software

Identify your need

Search software matching criteria

Always use genuine version software

Try to use Open Source Software

Open Software are tested by world wide developers

Safe Browsing:

Use Secure Browsers

Use Open source Browsers (e.g. Firefox)

Never go to insecure http:// connected websites

Check padlock symbol in front of website URLs

Add Browser add-ons for open only https://

Never store username/passwords on browsers

Remove cache/cookies regularly

Use private browsing whenever possible

Anti Malware

Security Software:

If using Linux variants : You are already on secure platform

Use Genuine AntiMalware Software on non Linux platforms

Regular update AntiMalware Software

Always scan external media before using

Integrate AntiMalware with Browsers

Do and DoNot 

Public Wifi:

Wifi Access

Use trusted WiFi only

For WiFi configuration use highest security standard

If not required disable Guest WiFi

Maintain regular Log

Location Sharing

Location Sharing

Never allow software to access location unless required

Allow apps to access location only when using them

Find out apps using location service : block access

Password & Passphrase

Password vs Passphrase

Always use passwords minimum 8-10 chars

Never use own data as part of it

Never use any relatives data to form it

Try to use passPHRASE whenever possible

Passphrase are hard to crack than Passwords

Phrase are easy to form and also to remember

Encryption

Encryption

Use good encryption algorithms to secure data

Prefer to use encryption at filesystem level

If required use multi passphrases to unlock

Shoulder Surfing

Use as single user

Access secure system as single user

Never allow any other persons to work on same system

Never allow anyone while entering secret keys

Cover keypads whenever possible to increase security

Avoid using dedicated Numeric Keypads

Browser cookie settings

Browser Cookies

Never allow un-necessary cookie store on your system

Accept cookies only which are really required

Prefer always DENY in cookie popups

Resources

Ready Resources:

Resources Must be Available

Create clear layouts for any post incident steps

Always update security policies with servers

Aware users from possible damages may occur

Important Links

Useful links:

Share important links to users regularly to update them

Few important links:

1. https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/

2. https://cscoe.itewb.gov.in/

3.https://www.mha.gov.in/division_of_mha/cyber-and-in

formation-security-cis-division

4. https://www.aicte-india.org/CyberSecurity

5. https://www.csk.gov.in/

6. https://cybervolunteer.mha.gov.in/

Conclusion:

Technology Trust

Trust Technology

IoT

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

AC

Geysers

Vehicles

Technology are everywhere - have to use securely

Our Responsibility

Our Responsibility

Unless we make mistake : Technology is well enough

Always share informations to others

Encourage common people to use safe standards

Encourage children different ways

4 (Four) Points to Always Remember