Cyber Ethics: Behind The Veil

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"The issue of the internet, and thusly, of cyber security and cyber ethics has, in recent years, far surpassed the status of a simple political talking point and become an issue that an enormous majority of Americans hold near and dear to their hearts. The internet has grown to be far more than a simple diversion, but has escalated to a fundamental part of everyday life, connecting people, whether over great distances or mere meters away, with a speed and convenience unlike anything that has ever been seen before. However, with this speed and convenience comes its own set of challenges as well as benefits. The ease of communication that the internet brings can serve to expose the more visceral and despicable among us from behind the veil

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