With the introduction of computers to the world, there is an increased level of safety through the means of assistance in the search for offenders, advanced medical information technologies, as well as the strengthening of international relations. The storing of data and certain information that is quickly accessible gives law enforcement an advantage in the chase of a criminal. This information can consist of anything from their location services on their device to tracking the history of their financial activity to determine their activity and location. Another feature consists of facial recognition technology, using cameras within the public domain to trace the movement of a criminal and expose a weak point possible for apprehension. The invention of computers provided a helping hand in the medical industry creating a network of quickly accessible necessary information. In the possible event of a life or death situation this accessible information has been known to save lives through the acting doctor being able to determine which actions to take with the specific individual and their needs. Computers have eased the communication process between different countries. As miscommunication can always be a factor regarding international relations, the quick and easy click of a button could solve a minor conflict before a minor conflict evolves and places citizens in a dangerous position to be.

On the other hand, computers have introduced a new arena for unsafe conditions to be created and acted upon with malicious intent. Some of these deficiencies of safety can be seen in hackers obtaining information and using it against an individual or organization, the changing of sensitive information to create a desired negative outcome, as well as the introduction of an increased field of misinformation and fake news. Hackers have cost organizations and individuals dozens of billions of dollars in financial damages, sometimes even costing lives depending on how severe the cyber-attack is. Sometimes even a confidential message can be intercepted with someone with malicious intent. Given the interceptor can breach the key system, they could potentially change the message to cause damage in some form or fashion. With the creation of the internet and and infinite amount of sources for information on the web, a surge in fake news has occurred and the implications of someone having incorrect information could be potentially fatal. These conditions place an abundance of importance on the teaching of information technology and methods of advanced security as well as even simply the proper utilization of a computer for information and validating information.