2 THE BIG ISSUES

In this chapter, we will examine the key cyber security issues that concern us, both as individuals and organisations, regardless of the inherent threats and vulnerabilities or the actual impacts and consequences. These will be discussed in later chapters.

SOME THOUGHTS ON SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND OTHER ISSUES

The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain around 1760, and during this period there were many technical developments, beginning with the move from stone and wood-based construction to the use of iron and steel, and the move from water, man- and horsepower to the use of steam engines to drive the new machinery such as powered looms. This enabled increased and more efficient production of goods and food.

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