The Importance Of Digital Security

Technology is a marvelous thing. It has not only given us a world of knowledge right at our finger tips, it has enhanced our lives in just about every aspect. From Doctors being able to do brain surgery through a person’s leg to never having to step foot in a classroom on a college campus to earn a degree. However, along with this marvelous invention we call technology, there is a present and consistent danger that exists. There is no such thing as private or personal information in a person’s life anymore because it only takes the tap of a keyboard and a few seconds to discover just about anything about anyone. Digital media can be used to antagonize and create mental and physical harm. Therefore, digital security and safety has also become

Those businesses or agencies that have installed and continuously upgrade digital security systems have in all probability bridged the gap between those that handle the money (the business side) and those that maintain the necessary digital security (technical side) for the company. According to Robert C. Covington, "the two sides working together can help propel the business forward, with security being a saleable business trait" (Information security). It is unfortunate, but digital security individuals must usually convince those managing the money why tightened security is necessary and why there is a need to spend money on it. One technique for convincing management that there is a need for tightening security is to do an assessment that reflects what is needed, why it is needed, the consequences of not implementing the change as well as the benefits to the individuals that they serve along with the cost of implementing such change. Business managers are more likely to accept and agree to the tightened security when the facts are presented and enhanced customer care along with customer satisfaction results in increased business long

Embracing technology as a teaching tool also leads to ensuring that digital security is in place at the school site. There must also be ongoing communication and cooperation between the technology department, instructional department, and finance department to find a balance at having effective digital security without strangling the teacher’s ability to use technology to bring the outside world into the class room. While the school system is tasked with ensuring that students learn to use technology just as they have learned to read and write they must also ensure that students understand the dangers associated with digital media and stay safe on and off the school campus. Such a task cannot be accomplished in isolation because reality is that students will face bullying, feelings of isolation, happiness, sadness, and rejection just to name a few. Teaching not only the dangers of digital media but solutions to those dangers require a team effort on the part of teachers, guidance counselors, law enforcement, health officials, both the school and district administrators. The development of a curriculum that will not only teach coping skills, but encourage students to seek adult help with difficult digital situations as well as the ability to see and extend a hand to their peers when confronted with