Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Security

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National security could be said to be borne out of the need to enhance efficiency and effectiveness to capture new ways of skill, knowledge, to give power to every individual in the community, society and nation at large. Information and communication technology has become within a short time one of the basic building blocks of securing national security. Many countries of the world today regard the understanding of information and communication technology and security as or basis concepts for growth and development as well as peace keeping. It is on this ground that this paper examines the role of information and communication technology and terrorism, information and communication technology and national security, also the role of information and communication technology in the promotion of peace and development in the country. Conclusion and recommendations were made amongst which include; that government at all levels should provide adequate technologies that will be used to promote security of lives and properties of every individual in the country.