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الجمعة، 13 يناير 2017

All You Need To Know About Network Surveillance

By Brenda Morgan


Computers have become important gadgets in any business or administrative setting. They have been used for both data collection and analysis tools and a way of making presentations in meetings. As a result, work has been made much easier and more fun for many users. Network surveillance is a mechanism that adopted where a large number of transactions have to be monitored and accounted for.

The practice entails the monitoring and supervision of any computer activity that takes place within a given network. Networks are specially created to facilitate increased interaction between individuals through an established internet connection. It is done through a special dedicated software that is capable of detecting any criminal or malicious act done by online computer users.

This system is popular among government agencies, corporations, criminal organizations and even individuals. The government relies on these programs to maintain social control among interactions of citizens while monitoring any threat or malicious activities. The actions of foreigners are also of great importance to the state. This eliminates the chances of falling victim to acts of terrorism.

The program is designed to work through a system referred to as data capture. This process monitors the exchange of data by various parties via internet connections. Data is transmitted in the form of bit known as data packets. The software intercepts these packets and carefully examines to identify whether there is criminal intent. If illegal activity is detected the culprits can be traced and held accountable.

Incorporating such an operation in any setting can be very costly. A lot of resources are required to purchase equipment, install, implement and operate the whole process of data scrutiny. In most cases, funding from donors has been required to meet this huge expense. It is no wonder that most developing countries have struggled to set up such systems and have had to rely on Google for information needs.

However, having such an operation is very beneficial to an organization or state department. In organizations, these systems have prevented the misuse of resources by employees, activities such as online chatting and shopping while on duty have been minimized. It has led to the better safeguarding of assets especially intellectual properties, company secrets and business strategies from being hacked into.

Despite the numerous benefits, there are also shortcomings. The program requires highly specialized staff to operate; this adds the extra cost of training. Maintaining confidentiality of such programs is difficult due to the great risk of hackers and online crime. Finally, surveillance operation is not appreciated by persons who use media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. The thought that they are under close watch makes individuals feel uncomfortable and edgy.

The use of the internet for communication purposes has increased in the last few decades. The reasons for internet use has been largely diverse with some using it for productive purposes and some for illegal practices. The surveillance system will always be there to monitor these activities and make online activities much safer and convenient for users. The merits far outweigh the shortcomings and hence the system will continue to be relied on in the future.




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