Sec 4 SS Ch11-1 Cyber Security Impacts

Sec 4 SS Ch11-1 Cyber Security Impacts

By Adam Chan

Importance of safeguarding national security with increased globalisation

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​Challenges are transnational and are more complex

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Cyber Security

Trans National Terrorism​

​Security Challenges of Globalisation

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Case Study 1

Hacking of SingHealth Patient Accounts

​In SLS,

Watch the video​ and answer the questions that follow.

Login to SLS to complete the activity.

Cyber Security Challenges

In a globalised world

Advancements in technology​

-> Growth of internet

-> Online storage of confidential information​

-> easy to access information

-> Vulnerable to cyber attacks​

Cyber Security Threats

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Think!

Online Threats

What other online threats have you heard / read about?

Describe ONE threat you have read about.

Explain how this would impact people / the country.

Share with your classmates!

Open Ended

Describe ONE threat you have read about.

Explain how this would impact people / the country.

Share with your classmates!

Hackers want to gain access to confidential information to harm others

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Use of malware​ to infect computer networks

(virus / trojan horse / keylogger / ransomware)​

Impacts of Cyber Security Threats

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Think about IMPACTS on different levels. How would cybersecurity challenges affect

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1. Countries / governments

2. Businesses

3. Individuals​

Impacts

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Cybercriminals attack government networks to gain access to secret information concerning a country

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May target critical infrastructure to create widespread crisis and make it vulnerable​

Impact on Governments

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Cybercriminals may hack into business networks to steal trade secrets or money

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Rivals may hack into competitors networks for information to stay competitive​

Impact on Businesses

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Cybercriminals create malware to steal our information online

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They can collect personal information through your devices or social media

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They may take over your online identities​

Impact on Individuals

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Open Ended

What can be done to reduce the number of cybercrimes in Singapore?

Share you ideas with the class!