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Introduction To Cyberspace
Cyberspace and its Meaning
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The term Cyberspace seemed to have originated from a Science fiction movie. However, in the
21* century, it has become an integral part of our lives. Let us learn what Cyberspace is, the
importance of laws to determine Cybersecurity in the introduction of Cyberspace.
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What is Cyberspace Definition?
The best way to define Cyberspace is the virtual and dynamic space created by the machine
clones.
According to the Cyberspace definition, it is a web consisting of consumer computers,
electronics and communication networks by which the consumer is connected to the world.
Cyberspace History
The word Cyberspace first made its appearance in Wiliam Gibson's Science fiction book
Necromancer. The book described an online world filled with computers and associated
societal elements. In that book, the author described Cyberspace as a 3D virtual landscape
created by a network of computers. Although it looks like a physical space, it is generated by a
computer, representing abstract data.
After the publication of the book, the word Cyberspace became a mainstay in many English
dictionaries. The New Oxford Dictionary of English provides Cyberspace definition as the
notional environment used by the people to communicate over networks of the computer.
As per the Cyberspace meaning, Cyberspace is a virtual space with no mass, gravity or
boundaries. It is the interconnected space between networks of computer systems.Vedaniti,
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Bits and Bytes- Zeroes and ones are used to define Cyberspace. It is a dynamic environment
where these values change continuously. It can also be defined as the imaginary location where
two parties can converse.
If we look into the Cyberspace meaning, it is not a physical space but a digital medium. The
differences between a physical world and Cyberspace are as follows:
Cyberspace vs. the Physical World
Cyberspace Physical World
Dynamic, exponential and undefined | Well-defined, static and incremental
No fixed shape, rather as vast as _| Fixed Contours
human imagination
Cyberspace can be compared to a human brain where the network of computers represent the
innumerable neurons and the connections between them. Therefore, it can be considered as a
link between the physical and the infinite world.
Cyber Laws and Cyber Security
In order to ensure that humans do not misuse Cyber technologies, Cyber laws are generated
The overall idea of Cyberlaw is to stop any person from violating the rights of other persons in
Cyberspace. Any kind of violation of Cyber rights is considered to be a Cyberspace violation
and is deemed punishable under Cyber Laws.
Itis important to note that since Cyberspace does not belong to the physical world, the physical
laws do not apply to Cyberspace crime. A separate set of Cyber laws are formulated by the
government to provide Cybersecurity to Cyber users. Such Cyber laws are needed to monitor
and prevent any immoral or illegal activities of humans. SomeVedaniti,
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of the common Cyberspace violation activities include hacking, theft, money laundering,
terrorism, piracy, etc. Hackers can get hold of any internet account through the Domain Name
Server (DNS), phishing, IP address, etc. to get entry into the computer system of any person and
steal the data, or introduce computer bugs and render the system ineffective,
Cyber Laws
Cyber laws encompass all the legal issues related to the communicative, distributive and
transactional aspects of network-related information devices and technologies. It is different
from the Property Law or any other law. Unlike property law, it is not so distinct; it is broader
since it covers several areas of laws and regulations. It encapsulates the statutory, legal and
constitutional provisions related to computers and the internet. Cyber laws are related to
individuals and institutions that
+ Play a crucial role in providing Cyberspace access to people
+ Generates software and/or hardware to allow people with entry into Cyberspace, and
+ Make use of their computer system to gain entry into Cyberspace.
If we go by the Cyberspace definition, Cyberlaw can be considered as a generic term related to
all regulatory and legal properties of the internet. Any activities of the citizen related to or
concerned with the legal aspect of Cyberspace come under the purview of Cyber laws.
To define the different arms of Cybersecurity, two main acts are considered in India. They are:
* The Indian Penal Code, 1860
* The Information Technology Act, 2000
Cyberspace
Cyberspace mainly refers to the computer which is a virtual network and is a medium
electronically designed to help online communications to occur. This facilitates easy and
accessible communications to occur across the world. The whole Cyberspace is composed of
large computer networks which have many sub-networks. These follow the TCP or IP protocol.Vedaniti,
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The TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a standard for communications that allows the
application programs and other computing devices to exchange data and messages over a
Cyber network. These are designed to send data across the internet which then makes sure
‘that the sent data are successfully delivered over the networks. It is the standards that are
mostly used to define the rules of the internet and are defined by the Internet Engineering Task
Force or IETF. It is a very commonly used protocol and it ensures that there is an end-to-end
delivery of data
On the other hand, Internet Protocol or IP is the protocol or method that involves sending data
from one device to another using the internet. Each and every device has an IP address that is
unique to it and this gives it its identity. The IP address enables communication and exchange
of data to other devices across the internet. It defines how devices and their applications will
exchange packages of data with each other and connected networks. All the transfer occurs
through either of the Internet Protocol Suite or protocols i.e. either TCP or IP.
Cyberspace is that space in which users share information, interact with each other; engage in
discussions or social media platforms, and many other activities. This concept was introduced
by William Gibson in his book ‘Neuromancer’ which was done in 1894. Thus, this term is still
widely used among everyone as it is rapidly growing and used for various purposes by an
individual.
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