The Internet

Advantages for individuals

Disadvantages for individuals

Advantages for organisations

Disadvantages for organisations

It is public, so it can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection.

Convenient, can be accessed anywhere as long as the user has an internet connection.

Can be used for academic research, and can be used professionally.

Can do a number of things on it, such as shopping, watching videos, listening to music and streaming media on websites such as Netflix.

Easy to download malicious software that can can cause potential damage to the user’s device.

Easy to pirate software, movies, music, etc.

Easy to access illegal content.

Potential for identity theft.

Malicious attacks and threats, which can affect a company’s productivity and their reputation if their users get hacked.

Costs of maintaining services.

Potential controversies can happen and damage a company’s reputation from social media posts.

Share data quickly and globally.

Online services are always available.

Easy internal communication.

Staff can work from home.