Do you know anyone who actually hasn’t “illegally” stolen from the internet? I don’t. Or well, at least I thought I didn’t. With the fast-growing technology in the world, it is highly inevitable to completely prevent the users from free downloading of software, music, images, and other applications created by other people. It has been made easy for everyone to access just about anything through the fingertips. That is why there have recurring issues on intellectual property rights and IT security due to the numerous cases of misuse of internet materials.

In a BA 180.1 class, a group discussed on these important topics which have given us light on the “real deal” of the legality of usage of the internet materials. Computer security aims to protect the personal information of the user, prevent theft and hacking by unwanted invaders, and to prevent other users from misusing the intellectual properties of people. Simultaneously, computer security also makes sure that the intended users are enjoying the high-quality functions of the systems. This feature has definitely helped millions of people from losing what they rightfully deserve.