🤖Cyber security

 Cybersecurity in ICT4D aim to guard data and systems that support digital infrastructure to prevent any breach of privacy, unauthorized changes or loss.It becomes important because it looks after users’ confidentiality, supports building trust in digital services and assists in achieving development goals by tackling threats to cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is the area of information and communication technology that addresses security issues. Cybersecurity means using different techniques to protect computer networks, devices and information from cyber dangers such as unauthorized entry, attacks and possible harm.


 While technology plays a bigger role in developing regions, cybersecurity guarantees that important digital platforms and services are safe for their users.

 The value of Cybersecurity in the field of ICT4D  Security for Private and Company Data: Good security systems keep private and company information from being stolen.
 Ensuring trust in digital services helps users accept them which is vital for digital technology adoption in development efforts.
 By providing security, digital firms create a climate that attracts more investment and leads to new ideas, growing the economy and producing more jobs.

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