Cyber Security
Global Information Infrastructure
Introduction
Global Information Infrastructure
The global information infrastructure (GII) is the developing
communications framework intended to eventually connect
all telecommunications and computer networks world-wide.
Sometimes called a network of networks, the GII would
eventually make all electronically stored or transmitted
information accessible from anywhere on the planet.
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Definitions
By In 1994,it states that GII is a seamless web of communication networks,
I computers ,database and electronics that will put vast amount of
United States
Information information at user finger tips.
Infrastructure Task Force
By Infrastructure that is capable of supporting development, implementation of
I Information services that currently exist or may do so in future through IT,
ISO electronics etc.
By GII is the worldwide interconnection of communication networks,
I computers, databases and consumer electronics that makes vast amount of
US department information available to users.
of Defense
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COMPONENTS OF GII
CSPP(Computer System Policy project ) listed five
components of GII
I. Communication Networks II. Equipment
Fixed Telephone networks, cable ,cellular and satellite networks Computer, Television ,Radio and Telephone
III. Information Resources IV. Applications
Educational, medical ,entertainment and commercial programs Websites used for electronic commerce ,educational purpose,
& databases telemedicine, commercial apps and digital libraries
V. People
4 Create, produce and use information
Elements OF GII
Information Appliances
o To store, process and access information using
Smartphone, PDA and Laptop
People
o Create ,produce and access information .Includes
personnel who make decisions
Communication Infrastructure
o Transport information to geographically separated
locations
Information
Source: o Information in form of text, audio, graphics and video
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o Promoting Interconnectivity
o Promoting Interoperability
o Develop global markets for networks, services
Principles of GII & applications
o Ensuring privacy and data security
o Protecting Intellectual property rights
o Cooperating in R&D and in the development
of new applications
o Monitoring the social applications of
information society
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Applications of GII
Brings family and friends closer by transcending the barrier of distance
Facilitate children share ideas with different nations
Help user to share, connect & communicate with global community
Provides global market place where customer can purchase product
from different country and seller can sell product to different countries.