CYBER C3 – MODULE 1 CYBER ACCESS By Manju Raja

Cyber Access Cyber Access is about understanding the privilege of using electronic information as well as the right to having equal, secure and reliable access.

DIGITAL DIVIDE Digital divide refers to the difference between nations in the ability of accessing global information infrastructures, the difference between those who have access to computers and the Internet and those who do not.

Digital Access Index (DAI) Digital Access Index (DAI), a term coined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) helps to measure the overall ability of people in a particular country to get access and use Information and Communication Technologies.

DAI CATEGORIES

Top 5 IDI Ranking The ITU also developed the ICT Development Index (IDI) which ranked the UAE the highest country in the Arab State region. In the Middle East, Internet penetration is high in the richer countries but not for those which are just emerging on the market. One of the most e-ready states in the region is the UAE.

Different ways of accessing the Internet Modem Public Internet Services such as colleges and universities, commercial places (eg. hotel business centers, conference centers and airports) and Internet or cyber cafes Open and Paid Wi-Fi Wireless Internet Access Cellular Phones and PDAs

Why Information Access is a Global Issue ? Reasons that contribute towards this digital divide: 1. Shortage of ICT infrastructures. 2. Lack of skills and capacities in institutions. 3. Financial restrictions. 4. Poor participation in development program.

CYBER C3 – WEEK 2 – CYBER ACCESS 1. What is Digital divide? 2. What are the different ways of accessing the Internet? 3. What is the role of DAI? 4. Write 5 DAI categories: 5. Give 5 of the reasons that contribute towards this digital divide QUIZ ON ABOVE QUESTIONS IN NEXT BLOCK

ACTIVITY TEAM EVALUATION ( 3 STUDENTS / TEAM) DRAW A CARTOON ON TOPIC DIGITAL DIVIDE

An Insight: How the UAE Addresses its Digital Divide Issues In the UAE, present efforts to narrow the digital divide include: enhancing ICT-related services and offering more affordable products and Other initiatives such as : 1. Telecentres 2. Tariff telephones and Internet tariff reviews 3. Campaigns to promote personal computer ownership

Various Government Initiatives to Facilitate Digital Access by the Public CountryInitiatives United Arab Emirates Implementation of fiber optics Launching of eLife Fourth-generation (4G) speeds on transfer of data, voice and video over mobile phones Seoul, South KoreaProvides high speed wireless Internet Amsterdam, Netherlands Aerea, a broadband Internet service, provides connectivity from anywhere in the city Hong Kong, China(HKBN) provides Internet access with a speed of up to 1Gbps, offers unlimited broadband access Seattle, USASeattle Wi-Fi, which provides free Internet in the areas of Columbia City, four downtown parks FinlandThe first country in the world to declare broadband Internet access a legal right, Provides 5.2 million citizens with Internet connection that runs at speeds of at least 1 megabit per second

Instilling the Right Attitude Appreciating Digital Facilities We should not misuse facilities to surf or post pornographic materials, engage in illegal gambling or other immoral activities We should not vandalise Internet kiosks We should not overwhelm the bandwidth by downloading big files during peak hours We should not hack the network