(In)security of the functioning of the information society in the cyberspace area

Abstract

The aim of the article is to identificate and analyse the most important risks associated with human functioning in the network as a member of the information society. The main research problem is the question of what dangers threaten a human functioning in cyberspace? An analysis of the material gathered through its examination, clarification and categorisation enables to solve the research problem. This provides the basis for formulating the thesis that the functioning of the information society in cyberspace includes many positive qualities, nevertheless, one should not forget about the dangers in the form of inundation of information, mental dependence, or criminal activity. The most important, however, is conscious and reasonable exertion of the Internet by users.

Keywords

• security
• cyberspace
• cybersociety
• cyberrisks
• information society
• Internet