Writing Secure Code: Tips And Best Practices
Computer code works behind the scenes directing our laptops and other digital devices what to do. A code is a set of instructions or a system of rules written in a programming language. Before code has been processed by a compiler and made ready to run on computers, it’s also known as source code. Once […]
Cryptographic Protocols: Ensuring Data Privacy and Integrity
Messages and data must be protected from the rising number of cyber attacks. Cryptographic protocols are used to establish secure connections between two parties to communicate with privacy and data integrity. The main goals of these protocols are to provide confidentiality, data integrity, identification, and authentication. Information technology professionals work behind the scenes to protect […]
Data Analytics Tools And Techniques For Beginners
Organizations use both data analytics and data analysis to understand and apply the data they collect. The two terms should not be used interchangeably because they pursue different objectives and are used in different circumstances. Data analysis is a subset of data analytics limited to data already collected and its actual handling and treatment. Data […]
Best Practices For Secure Programming In The Modern Era
Programming in all its applications must be secure to protect sensitive data, operating systems, and networks. Criminal practices are on the rise, and organizations without enough secure programming put themselves at the mercy of cybercriminals. Hackers research to find organizations that have weak cybersecurity protection and prey on them. To successfully protect ourselves from hackers, […]
An Overview Of Digital Forensics: Techniques And Tools
Burglarizing homes and robbing stores are crimes we have all seen on TV, in the movies, or perhaps in your town. Today, major crimes are committed by cyber criminals who steal data, and company processes, and disrupt computer systems. We now use crime fighters called digital forensics to solve these mysteries. Whether in the U.S., […]
Data Analytics: Transforming Data Into Actionable Insights
All of us want to make good decisions all of the time but how do we do it? We can take college courses in business management, or information technology, and attend decision-making seminars. Both produce positive results for managers and employees. Yet, in today’s business climate, this training is not good enough. A better approach […]
Cryptography: The Art And Science Of Secure Communication
Just as the military has used encryption to prevent the enemy from understanding their messages, information technology pros use cryptography to secure communications today. Today’s enemies are hackers and cybercriminals who wreak havoc on organizations by stealing vital data or disrupting their computer systems and networks. The answer to overcoming this growing dilemma is using […]
Understanding Machine Learning: Basics And Real-World Applications
Machine learning (ML) is really coming into play this year. Its applications are growing exponentially worldwide and the benefits we reap from it are amazing. Organizations must consider its crucial factors to develop and deploy effective ML applications. Machine learning is a pathway to artificial intelligence that we have come to depend on. As it […]
