1. How does cyber technology impact interactions between offenders and victims?

 The connection between victim and attacker has changed in today’s culture. In the past, crimes were committed face to face. One example is theft, it used to be defined as a person physically taking a valuable possession from someone. In today’s day and age, the majority of crime is perpetrated over the internet. Cybercriminals can cause just as much harm as they can in person. If a cyber-criminal gains access to a company’s software, the criminal can steal the company’s information and perhaps sell it for a profit. Even though this occurred over the internet rather than in person, it would still be considered theft. In today’s society, technology has revolutionized the way people are victimized by crime. People can be victims of a crime and be unaware of it. This occurs because many people do not know what to look for or what to indicate that they are a target of various sorts of cybercrime. One strategy to strengthen cyber security is to teach people what to look for in order to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime or, if they do, to notice it quickly and put a stop to it. Cybercrime will become more hazardous as time goes on, and even while they are not face-to-face crimes, they may be just as devastating and frightening, making people feel as if they have lost their degree of security.

2. How should we approach the development of cyber-policy and -infrastructure given the “short arm” of predictive knowledge?

 The creation of cyber-policy and infrastructure should be in line with NIST. Anyone who is just attempting to prevent harm and give protection should conduct an in-depth examination of best practices. Global incidents should be handled seriously, and technological developments should be continuously monitored. Each institution or government must be aware of ethical practices and enforce the regulations to guarantee that policies are followed. People appear to react and follow procedures when the punishment is severe or destructive to their livelihood or business. Technology is a weapon in so many ways, and the consequences should be proportionate to the harm it may cause.