Information Tech

  Network Security Connection             Network security is very important in today’s world, and it will continue to be an essential part of the future of the cyber world. With each new technological advancement, there is a threat that arises that is set in motion to try and exploit that new technology. From the dawn of the first home computers, some seek to use those same systems with malicious intent. Cybercrime is the fastest-growing form of criminal activity (Vahid & Lysecky, 2017). The growing rate of cybercrime means there must be people at the forefront trying to protect against it and it starts with protecting networks as well as devices that are in use. Network security is a cornerstone to any computer database and this security needs to stay prepared for any cyber threat that will try to take advantage of its users.            Having a reliable network requir...

 Network Security      There are several security threats to those that jump on any network even when it isn’t connected to the internet. The number of computing devices out there can all be targeted and if these threats are not checked the damage can be very costly. The threats to one’s network, devices, and even information come in many forms. These threats are serious but there are a few tried and true methods to help avert them. This paper will cover two specific threats in detail as well as outline some protective measures to help.            One of the threats that are very popular in the cyberworld is called phishing. Phishing is a scam that runs on the internet to try to exploit a user’s sensitive information (Vahid & Lysecky, 2017). These types of threats are mainly targeted at a specific user of a device that can connect to a network or internet. Once a breach has happened the user’s information can be...

Computers are changing the way we work   The construction industry has seen many changes over the years when it comes to computer technology. The man I call dad has been in the construction industry since before I was born but it is not until recent years that he has needed to learn how to use a computer for work. The industry has used things like blueprints to erect structures from the ground up. Now they are using iPads & tablets on the construction site to guide them while they build these structures. There isn’t a need to use physical blueprints anymore since they can be accessed from a mobile device and with this mobile device many more features can be added. The construction industry can and has benefitted from the information technology industry. The devices they use in the construction industry need to be secure to carry information to the job site and workers there. The devices need to be secure to make sure the information or the device is not compromised. The devices...

Information Highway  Sending and receiving information on the internet does have its snags at times and having ways to help determine what causes them can help make that information travel better. I have used ping and traceroute extensively due to my line of work. I work for an internet service provider and running ping tests can come in handy when a customer is experiencing slow internet speeds. When you run a ping test to a certain destination you are sending packets to that place and awaiting a response. This can help determine if the line of communication to that destination is a clear one and if there isn’t a clear route for that packet it can be lost. If the packet of information doesn’t make it to its destination it could be resent causing a slight delay to that information. Traceroute is used to see the number of places a packet must hit before reaching its destination. Each server it hits is marked down along with the amount of time it took to reach that server. I did a ...

 Application Uses and Reflection There are different applications that I use daily for work and school. Each application has its unique purpose and functionality. Although they can be used interchangeably some projects require a specific application to accomplish a certain outcome. The word processor application is great when I need to write professionally or a proper paper for academic purposes. The grammar check that comes built-in makes it so that there are fewer errors in my writing. The spreadsheet application has great features like organizing data as well as making visuals for that data. Being able to see the data in a chart really helps put that into a better perspective for some. The spreadsheet application is one that I thoroughly like to use for work and school purposes. The presentation application does have its uses and although I do not use it much except for school it does make it easy to present certain projects better with visuals that would otherwise just be words...

MyColorado App Review    The myColorado app is an app that allows its users to have a digital copy of various documents that they would normally carry with them in their car or person. If you are a person that carries minimal items at all times this is a great app for you to have. The documents that are available for digital carry-on the app are your Colorado state ID, covid19 vaccination record, Colorado parks and wildlife licenses, car registration, and car insurance. All of these documents are in one convenient place, The myColorado app. This app comes in handy when you might forget your wallet or are going on a long hike and want to save on weight. Once you can confirm your identity and log in the app offers more options for you to take advantage of. The main purpose of the app is to give the user access to important Colorado documents. There are other resources the app provides links on how to renew your license, shop for Colorado parks and wildlife, and other helpful thi...

  Programming Language             Learning about different programming languages has taught me that there is a lot of ways to get a computer to do certain functions. The one language I believe I would enjoy is Python. The reason I believe it is going to be a language I would enjoy is that once you get the hang of it could be easy to build commands. Python seems to build the same as other languages in fewer lines which could make it easier to get the same outcome with fewer steps. There are a lot of different programming languages that have different tasks and being new to this I am still learning about what some of them do. Exploring the different languages and what they do is a lot to take in but with practice, I am sure it will become easier. Finding one that I will be comfortable with is going to be crucial moving forward with my degree and hopefully, I will be able to perfect it. There are going to be multiple languages ...