Cyber security is an activity that facilitates in securing information and information systems (data bases, data centers, networks, computers and applications) with appropriate technological and procedural security measures. This survey report pays attention to the general interest as well as the tension that hinders the privacy and the cyber security. It explores and relates how cyber security challenges are also challenges for maintaining privacy as well as protection of data. It also highlights the way cyber security policy affects privacy and clarifies how cyberspace governance and data security becomes a global issue. Finally, it has given directions to set key policies with a view to generate dialogue on cyber security as an important element of online privacy protection. Firewalls, Antivirus software and other technical solutions that safeguards computer networks and personal data are vital but not sufficient to ensure security. Cyber Security plays a significant role in the overall development of information technology and services provided by internet. “Cyber Security” is the major concern that seeks our attention whenever “Cyber Crimes” is highlighted. Therefore, “National Cyber Security” starts on how fine is our infrastructure to handle “Cyber Crimes”.
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