The Internet

Republic of the Philippines
CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

Fuentes Drive, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines
Tel. No. (036) 6214-578 fax No. (036) 6214-578
website: www.capsu.edu.ph email address: roxas@capsu.edu.ph
Module 3 : The Internet
Course Title : Computer Fundamentals & Programming
Course Number : Comp 121
Course Description : The course is about the the internet and its uses.
Total Learning Time : 6 units (1 hours lecture and 5hours laboratory per week)
Pre-requisites : None
Overview:
The internet is a vast network that connects computers throughout the world. It
contains tons of data and grows fast. The internet will make life easier but it also have risk
issues.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, the student must be able to:
1. Learn about the history of the internet.
2. Know the uses of the internet and how to take advantage of it.
3. Be aware of the dangers of the internet and be protected from it.
Accredited: Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)
Member: Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
Agricultural Colleges Association of the Philippines (ACAP)
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Discussion:
The Internet started in the 1960s as a way for government researchers to share information. Computers in the '60s
were large and immobile and in order to make use of information stored in any one computer, one had to either
travel to the site of the computer or have magnetic computer tapes sent through the conventional postal system.
Another catalyst in the formation of the Internet was the heating up of the Cold War. The Soviet Union's launch of
the Sputnik satellite spurred the U.S. Defense Department to consider ways information could still be disseminated
even after a nuclear attack. This eventually led to the formation of the ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects
Agency Network), the network that ultimately evolved into what we now know as the Internet.
Various computer networks did not have a standard way to communicate with each other. A new communications
protocol was established called Transfer Control Protocol/Internetwork Protocol (TCP/IP). This allowed different
kinds of computers on different networks to "talk" to each other. ARPANET and the Defense Data Network
officially changed to the TCP/IP standard on January 1, 1983, hence the birth of the Internet.
UNIVAC
The image above(left) is a scale model of the UNIVAC I (the name stood for Universal Automatic Computer)
which was delivered to the Census Bureau in 1951. It weighed some 16,000 pounds, used 5,000 vacuum tubes, and
could perform about 1,000 calculations per second. It was the first American commercial computer, as well as the
first computer designed for business use.
https://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit07/internet07_02.phtml#:~:text=January%201%2C%201983%20is
%20considered,Protocol%20(TCP%2FIP).
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Top 10 Uses of The Internet
Based on a recent survey of Internet traffic, the 10 most popular uses of the Internet in descending order of use are:
1. Electronic mail
2. Research
3. Downloading files
4. Discussion groups
5. Interactive games
6. Education and self-improvement
7. Friendship and dating
8. Electronic newspapers and magazines
9. Job-hunting
10. Shopping
https://www.edn.com/top-10-uses-of-the-internet/
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is simply a general term for technologies, practices and processes used to protect online data from
unauthorized access or misuse.
When it comes to learning about cybersecurity and internet safety, it can feel like wading through a lot of technical
jargon. There are many helpful cybersecurity terms to know, but we’re sharing just a few of the most common
online safety buzzwords:
 Data Breach A data breach is any incident that results in confidential data or personal information being
shared, stolen or otherwise transmitted. Scammers and hackers often target business like banks and major
retailers in order to access personal financial information, but data breaches can occur anywhere. For more
information about responding to data breaches, check out these resources.
 Malware Malware is any malicious software intended to disable or infect a device’s functionality. Some
malware allows a hacker to control a device remotely. Users can avoid malware by using antivirus software
and following technology best practices.
 Back-ups Backing up data means saving a copy of the data on a separate storage device, like an external
hard drive. Many people also use cloud storage to keep back-ups online.
 Cloud Storage The “cloud” is just a way to talk about online networks and storage. Cloud storage is
distinct from local storage, which includes your computer’s hard drive. When you save something to the
cloud, it is simply stored on one of many remote servers located throughout the world.
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Basic Internet Safety Tips
1. Protect Your Personal Information With Strong Passwords

 When creating a new password, pay attention to strong password requirements.
 Change your passwords often.
 Don’t share your passwords with other people.
 Don’t use common, easily guessable passwords.
 Make sure passwords and password hints are stored securely. Record passwords in an encrypted file on
your computer, or select another secure password storage method.
2. Keep Personal Information Private
 When you sign up for something online, read the terms and conditions.
 Never enter your financial information on a website that isn’t secure (look for the padlock or "https://"
prefix in the browser address bar).
 If you suspect your credit card information is being misused online, turn off your card using the SNB SD
mobile banking app.
3. Make Sure Your Devices Are Secure
 Utilize passwords and other security options like fingerprint readers and face scanning technology. One
report stated that 30% of smartphone users didn’t use passwords, screen locks or other security
features to lock their phones.
 Secure all devices, including computers, phones, tablets and devices like smartwatches and smart TVs.
4. Pay Attention to Software Updates
 Promptly install software updates, especially when they include important security upgrades.
 Set up automatic updates on your devices so you never miss one!
5. Be Careful About Wifi
 Do not trust public wifi security. Avoid connecting to unsecured public wifi networks.
 Make sure your own wifi networks are protected with strong passwords.
 Remember tip #1 and change your wifi password frequently.
6. Set Up Two-Factor Authentication
 Enable two-factor authentication in order to prevent hackers from accessing your personal accounts and
information.
 Add this extra layer of security to keep your accounts safe even if someone knows your password.
7. Back Up Your Personal Data
 Back up important personal information on external hard drives.
 Create new back-ups regularly.
https://www.snbsd.com/about/online-safety-guide
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Prepared
by:
Engr. Nieryl-Vench H. Estrabo
Course Facilitator

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Republic of the Philippines

CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

Module 3 : The Internet

Course Title : Computer Fundamentals & Programming

Course Number : Comp 121

Top 10 Uses of The Internet

Basic Internet Safety Tips

1. Protect Your Personal Information With Strong Passwords

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