Computer Information Technology

Slow systems are frustrating. They waste time and money. But making consistently great decisions about performance can be easy, if you understand what's going on. This book explains in a clear and thoughtful voice why systems perform the way they do. It's for anybody who's curious about how computer programs and other processes use their time and about what you can do to improve them. Through a mix of personal vignettes and technical use cases, Cary Millsap reviews the process of improving performance and provides best practices for optimizing systems efficiently.

Our DANTES study guides are different! The Computing and Information Technology DANTES/DSST Test Study Guide teaches you everything that you need to know to pass the DSST test. This is a replacement for the Introduction to Computing Test, which was renamed as Computing and Information Technology.

Information is power, and the time is now for digital liberation. Access Rules mounts a strong and hopeful argument for how informational tools at present in the hands of a few could instead become empowering machines for everyone. By forcing data-hoarding companies to open access to their data, we can reinvigorate both our economy and our society. Authors Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Thomas Ramge contend that if we disrupt monopoly power and create a level playing field, digital innovations can emerge to benefit us all.

Based on insights gained from academic research, as well as interviews with UK-based security professionals from various sectors, The Psychology of Information Security describes how resolving conflicts between security compliance and human behavior explains the importance of careful risk management and how to align a security program with wider business objectives, providing methods and techniques to engage stakeholders and encourage buy-in.

In today's digital age, data is the new currency. Businesses are collecting more information than ever before, and individuals are increasingly concerned about how their personal details are used and protected. This is where the IAPP CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States) certification steps in, acting as your passport to a thriving career in the ever-evolving field of data privacy.

In this book, Lamdan contends that privatization and tech exceptionalism have prevented us from creating effective legal regulation. This, in turn, has allowed oversized information oligopolies to coalesce. In addition to specific legal and market-based solutions, Lamdan calls for treating information like a public good and creating digital infrastructure that supports our democratic ideals.

Written by a former election campaign consultant for a major political party, How to Win an Indian Election takes listeners into the forbidden world of election war-rooms and gives them a glimpse of how strategy is formulated, what works with voters on the ground and what doesn't. Based on research, interviews and the author's own experiences, this book is invaluable for its insight into the inner workings of politics, political parties and what really makes for a winning election campaign.

This book eliminates intimidation with clear, jargon-free guidance and practical steps to keep you and your loved ones safe online. It’s never too late to take control of your digital security.

Cryptocurrency investing is hot right now and even though you are new and starting on the ground floor, when you make the right investment strategies, you will be able to build your portfolio and put yourself in a position to find where you can find success in this market. This audio starts by introducing you to the cryptocurrency exchange. You will find that there are a number of solid options for you to choose from. Knowing what they are and how they compare to one another is important to make sure that the exchange that you choose is going to work the best for you.

Now, in the face of the "Great Resignation" and "botsourcing," thought leaders Sanders and Wood present a more positive and promising scenario, where an enterprise recognizes human resources as an asset class that possesses skills that cannot be replaced by automation. Enlightened business leaders will look to create synergy between technology and people, enabling the organization to maximize its capabilities by elevating the basis of decision making with closer-to-perfect information and rationality.

Demystifying IT has been hailed as the one book about information technology that leaders of midsized companies should listen to. Given the importance of IT in today’s world, it might also be the most timely and valuable business book of any kind to be published recently. The co-authors are masters of leveraging IT for creating sustainable competitive advantages for businesses. They’ve been at it for decades, solving problems that defied other experts, and leading digitization projects which have boosted client companies into new realms of growth and profit.

America is at war, but most of its citizens don't know it. Covert information warfare is being waged by world powers, rogue states - such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea - and even terrorist groups like ISIS. This conflict has been designed to defeat and ultimately destroy the United States. This new type of warfare is part of the Information Age that has come to dominate our lives.

Each of us has an ever-growing collection of personal digital data: documents, photographs, PowerPoint presentations, videos, music, emails, and texts sent and received. To access any of this, we have to find it. The ease (or difficulty) of finding something depends on how we organize our digital stuff.

What do you know about hacking a computer system? If you are like most of us, you can't even get into your own computer if you've forgotten the password. The good news is that hacking is actually a lot easier than you think, and anyone can learn how to do it. As long as you are willing to do the work and to work through the steps patiently, you will also be able to hack the systems that you want to.

The #HACKED book (2024 edition) is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn about cybersecurity. Written by leading experts in the field, this book provides in-depth coverage of all aspects of cybersecurity. Whether you're a business owner, student, or just someone who wants to stay safe online, The #HACKED book has everything you need to know.

Author Niels Starling shares his unusual and unconventional narrative about information security. In a counterintuitive approach, Niels argues that the majority of internet users have too high a focus on information protection and online security. We all think our information is at risk when actually hiding it away runs the greatest risk.

Ignite your child’s curiosity about bionics and the Bionic Age with a highly informative audiobook that cranks up the fun and learning! Give your child the gift of Real Bionics for Kids: Fun and Engaging Bionic and Bionic Age Information for Kids Ages 7-16 by Z. B. Tucker and empower them to explore a world filled with bionics—all while expanding their minds for thrill and adventure! This audiobook is perfect for children who want to learn more about the world of bionics and the science that creates them! You just might inspire them to become a part of this exciting and growing industry!

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Over time, malicious actors have adjusted their ransomware tactics to be more destructive and impactful, and have also exfiltrated victim data and pressured victims to pay by threatening to release the stolen data.

Don't be a victim! Malicious cyber actors may leverage your home network to gain access to personal, private, and confidential information. Help protect yourself, your family, and your work by practicing cybersecurity-aware behaviors, observing some basic configuration guidelines, and implementing the following mitigations on your home network.

Threats from synthetic media, such as deepfakes, present a growing challenge for all users of modern technology and communications, including National Security Systems (NSS), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and national critical infrastructure owners and operators.