Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is an integral part of our daily lives. The growth in electronic communication and social media is nothing short of astounding. If Facebook were a country, it would now be the world's third largest. Google is such a common term in language use that in 2006 it was added to the Oxford Dictionary.
We use ICT to stay in contact, to obtain information, to conduct business and for financial and banking services. Companies are increasingly aware of the need to be connected online with customers. Government and business are also taking advantage of the opportunities for economic development that exist through increased use of information technology.
However, the rapid growth and development of ICT is matched by the rise of issues around cyber security. The complex issues around e-crime, internet fraud and scams and cyber-bullying present key challenges for all ICT users.
This public lecture presented by two experts in the area of cybersecurity, Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Blundell and Professor Jill Slay will challenge our thinking about how ICT impacts law enforcement, and how research is playing a pivotal role in enhancing security in today's cyber communication.
This lecture is free but registrations are essential.
