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Such fears appeared to have a big impact on online behaviour: nearly two-thirds or 64 per cent of all respondents admitted to refraining from certain activities online owing to concerns over the misuse of personal data or rights being compromised; only one-third carried on regardless (Figure 1, right chart). When it came to the follow-up and reporting of illegal content, inappropriate websites and/or misuse of the internet, only 40 per cent were aware of reporting procedures in their home country, while 60 per cent were unsure on how to report online abuse. Regarding online resources to consolidate information on cybersecurity and spam, and advice as to how to stay safe online, an overwhelming 86 per cent were in favour and thought such a resource would be useful, with only 14 per cent being indifferent (Figure 2, right chart). Half of all respondents thought that issues of network stability and security are “very important” for the future of the internet, with an additional third finding them “important” (Figure 2, left chart). Only 13 per cent thought that these aspects were not necessarily important for the future of the internet. In order to preserve internet security, over two-thirds of respondents, or 71 per cent, thought that new national laws relating to online behaviour should be enacted for personal safety, while nearly 30 per cent found new laws unnecessary. An overwhelming 91 per cent thought that the development of security standards and best practices for worldwide deployment might help in reducing online threats (Figure 2, right chart).
Over three-quarters of respondents felt that greater information-sharing between stakeholders (government, the private sector and the public) would be efficient in achieving improved cybersecurity (Figure 3).
ITU launches Cybersecurity GatewayOn the occasion of World Telecommunication Day, ITU also launched the ITU Cybersecurity Gateway. The portal is a global online reference source of national cybersecurity initiatives and websites around the world and provides an integrated platform for sharing cybersecurity related information and resources. Presenting information tailored to four specific audiences: citizens, businesses, governments, and international organizations, the portal also provides information resources on topical cybersecurity concerns such as spam, spyware, phishing, scams and frauds, worms and viruses, denial of service attacks, etc. With thousands of links to relevant materials, ITU intends to constantly update the portal with information on cybersecurity initiatives and resources gathered from contributors around the globe. For example, a number of countries are now ramping up national critical information infrastructure protection (CIIP) programmes and sharing information on these initiatives through the portal can assist both developed and developing economies in promoting global cybersecurity. Mr Yoshio Utsumi, Secretary-General of ITU, said, “In today's interconnected world of networks, threats can now originate anywhere — our collective cybersecurity depends on the security practices of every connected country, business, and citizen.” He invited everyone “to explore the vast resources and links available through the Cybersecurity Gateway in promoting global cybersecurity.” |
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