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  Auditability: Data should be recorded in such a way that it can be audited for integrity requirements.

                 Major Security Measures are:
                   Encryption: It is a very effective and practical way to safeguard the data being transmitted over the
                    network. Sender of the information encrypts the data using a secret code and only the specified
                    receiver can decrypt the data with the help of secret codes.

                    Digital Signature: Digital signature ensures the authenticity of the information. A digital signature
                    is an e-signature authenticated through encryption and password that are uploaded through data
                    devices.

                    Security Certificates: Security certificate is a unique digital ID that is used to verify the identity of a
                    website.



                    Recap Zone

                    Ð ‘Cyber Ethics’ is an ethical approach or responsibility that should be followed while using the
                      application or resources of Internet.
                    Ð Netiquette (net + etiquette) can be defined as the behaviour or informal guidelines that are
                      followed by the users of the Internet.
                    Ð E-mail netiquettes are the basic etiquettes and courtesy that should be followed while sending
                      e-mails.

                    Ð Chat and Instant Messaging (IM) are Internet features that allow users to interact with people in
                      real time.

                    Ð Software License is the authorisation to use a software.
                    Ð ‘Intellectual Property Right’ is the legal right that covers the privileges of an individual who has
                      created or invented something with his own intellectual ability or creativity and is the owner of
                      his work.
                    Ð Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s work and publishing and proprieting it as if it is
                      one’s own work.
                    Ð ‘Digital Property Right’ is the legal right that covers the privileges of an individual for the security
                      of his digital property.

                    Ð Freedom of Information is the right to obtain information from any public authority by making
                      a  request  in  writing  or  through  electronic  means,  to  the  concerned  Information  Officer  or
                      Department specifying the particulars of the information sought by him.
                    Ð Digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between those who have access to the resources
                      of modern information and communications technology, and those that have restricted access.
                    Ð E-Commerce, also known as electronic commerce or Internet commerce, refers to the buying or
                      selling of goods or services over the Internet.
















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