Too Much Information

One such example is the homomorphic encryption which has been embedded into cloud computing, an emerging technology too. Homomorphic encryption allows for data to be in ciphertext form while transmitting it. When retrieving the encrypted data, it is necessary to decrypt it after which it goes back to plain text form. The recent cloud computing technology has been able…

They demonstrate a desire to remain at the forefront of the technology with which the IT professional works. They can be the avenue to higher salaries and promotions, if coupled with experience. In short, they are worth the time and expense, just as much as a bachelor’s…

would be of great help in identifying such threats. The involvement of the CIA The CIA is known for its ability to move anywhere in the world to gather information. Therefore would secure America within and without the borders from the terror threat of Al Qaeda. The CIA would also be used in apprehending the culprits after gathering information if there is need for further interrogation. The Department of…

security breaches via offline attacks. They argue these outdated models have caused an overemphasis on particular user behaviors that really are not that dangerous. This is a very well written common sense report. It acknowledges that no matter how much they are disdained, nothing beats the password in terms of usability and ease of implementation. It also attacks many of the rules of password management and demonstrate how they are not effective. It actually does advocate password reuse…

between high level features, or semantic information, and low-level features, of which there are many types. High-level features can include keywords, concepts, categories, or ontologies - virtually all things that lead to determining meanings of text-based information and phrases. Low-level features can include color, texture, resolution, encoding, salient points, etc. which are all measurable aspects of content-based information, or non-text information, such as images and videos. The spread…

opportunity. We no longer have to only worry about the criminals around us but also in the online world now too. The computer viruses and malicious software are no longer done as hobbies, they are being done by professional criminals who are making millions with their attacks. These hackers are finding ways to get access to your computer, stealing your account passwords, and even card information. Cybercrime is now considered to be more profitable than the global trade in marijuana, cocaine, and…

A survey by Accession and the Information Security Media Group found that “72% of organizations rate their mobile security as “poor,” “needs improvement,” or “adequate.” Only 5% of organizations judge their mobile security to be “excellent.” (Accelion- needs to be cited but need to know…

to note a study cited by the author where 12% of users at that time were accessing 10 or more systems. The author surmised if individual websites were factored into the analysis the percentage would grow substantially. He even related personal information to indicate that his number of passwords for systems and sites was well over 30. With the increased size and usage of the internet, it is hard to imagine this demand has done anything but increase. Therefore this article serves well as a…

NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1 Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems A Security Life Cycle Approach JOINT TASK FORCE TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE INFORMATION SECURITY Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8930 February 2010 U.S. Department of Commerce Gary Locke, Secretary National Institute of Standards and Technology Patrick…

I feel that social media have played a role on my personality in a few different ways. I feel that social media has made me more expressive. This has many negatives and positive that comes with this. A positive is that I am able to show my expressions even if it’s not in person. A negative is that I think I am shyer because of social media. It has also affected my knowledge because everyday we are constantly learning more and more without even realizing it. Social media has impacted my…