Internet Freedom Vs Security, Who Wins?

Topic: Internet Freedom Versus Security: Who Wins?

Reference 1 of Web-source: This Web-source is brief insight of what experts believe is the current situation of freedom and security of the internet. It is essential for this topic as it introduces the current dilemma faced whether Internet freedom is more important or security. It lays a clear picture of why there is a need to resolve the issue of choosing one of the two options once and for all; otherwise either the demise of the web or the start of a digital cold war will emerge. (Renda)

Reference 2 of Book: This book lays a deep rooted comparison for an avid reader regarding internet freedom and access to the internet security. It gives a holistic view of how internet can be used to breach the security of a user /national security by extracting or spying on hidden data and then using the information collected to provide harm. The information present in this book is necessary to help create a scenario of how internet is being used and misused; which will ultimately help in deciding whether the government’s approach towards internet freedom is more fruitful in comparison to security. (Simson Garfinkel)

Reference 3 of Web-source: This Web-source gives an overview of the problems caused in the business field by internet freedom and security. It mentions how internet is currently being used to create havoc by coordinating protest against the authority; i.e. government or accomplished businesses, and in consequence to such behavior the retaliation in terms of policies or gag orders brought up by the same authorities. It helps in explaining the topic chosen by giving a decisive statement claiming that each action taken by either side has a consequence which either one of the two parties supporting freedom or security have to deal with. Thus, it is essential for each party to pick a side instead of wanting a middle ground. This all or nothing idea expressed in the source which help in choosing which side is to win; Internet security or Internet Freedom. (Corrons)
Reference 4 of Web-source: In this Web-source the concept of finding a balance between Internet Freedom and Security is discussed from the aspect of underprivileged countries. This source is relevant to the topic as it highlights that not all individuals using the internet are the same; in fact, they can be categorized by the amount of exposure they have of this technology. Each category’s level of awareness varies and hence the threat of security breach to one party might be higher than the other. Since, the topic under discussion does not specify what categories of users are being studied; this source is essential to justify that the threat for the weakest link is equal to the threat to all. (Kisakye)

Reference 5 of report: This report contradicts the previous references. It gives a detailed insight into the reason for decline in the internet freedom and the security measures implemented. It gives an overview of what might be the reasons of hidden agendas behind a government choosing to put a gag law on certain issues, stories or topics being discussed on internet. A detailed study of the year 2013-14 has been made and the area where the government has been just or unjust; has been explicitly stated. The information of each country is given separately. This information is necessary for this topic so that assumptions of choosing whether internet freedom wins over internet security can be based on hard facts instead of statements. (Freedom on the Net 2014)