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Information security and the Internet
Internet is a double-edged sword: it can give you access to lot of good things, but unfortunately it allows many bad things to access your computer. The Internet has various security issues that must be addressed in order to keep computers and networks running smoothly. In this article we’ll discuss the most important security issues as well as some solutions to them.
Internet in Saudi Arabia
Internet in Saudi Arabia
Internet was first introduced to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1994 when state academic, medical, and research institutions got access to it. Internet was officially made available in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1997 by a ministerial decision and the public access debuted in 1999. In December 2000 there were about 200 thousand Internet users in Saudi Arabia. By 2005 the number of Internet users had grown to 2,54 million, with growth 1170 % and KSA was considered as one of the fastest growing Internet markets. (source: http://www.internetworldstats.com/middle.htm#sa).
How to get started on the Internet?
What first comes to your mind when you hear the word “Internet”? For most people “Internet” means websites and email. Yes, you can use the Internet to surf websites, read and write emails, but there is so much more the Internet can offer you. Here we will tell you about all the great services the Internet provides to you. We will also tell you what you will need to access the Internet from your own computer.