information resources. Data protection dated back as far as 1890 was with the U.S. Census. Then‚ employers used a punch card to record equipment which was known as a tabulating machine. The punch cards were used for data storage for several years. The photo below shows what a punch card looks like. (Global Data Vault‚ 2012) There were enough cards to create new ones if cards were lost or destroyed which was very good for companies back then. By the 1950’s‚ data storage was on a magnetic reel
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and earthquakes. It can be destroyed by people as well.); Physical data device theft (Thieves can steal data storage devices. Hard disks‚ CDs‚ USB flash disks‚ laptops‚ desktops‚ and servers can all be stolen for the data they contain); Accidental release of physical data devices.); (Currie and Galliers‚ 25). Data destruction by software this the most common security threat in MIS. Programs secretly planted on machines can destroy data. A virus is a self-replicating program that copies itself from
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(physical resources‚ data‚ software‚ procedures‚ and other information resources) are scattered throughout the firm. Information is transmitted to and from the firm’s components. Therefore vulnerabilities exist at many points and at any time. System Vulnerability A universal vulnerability is a state in a computing system which either: allows an attacker to execute commands as another user; allows an attacker to access data that is contrary to the access restrictions for that data; allows an attacker
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performance per dollar doubles every 18 months. Data storage will double every 12 months. With an optical cable it can double every 9 months. Microprocessor - The brain of any computing device. Volatile memory - When power goes out‚ all that was not saved is lost. Non-volatile – storage that will retain data even when power goes out (hard disc‚ flash memory‚ DVD) RAM – Random access Memory - temporary storage that provides fast access for executing computer programs and files. When you “load” or “launch”
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Types of Computer * Analog Computers -most extinct today -can perform several mathematical operations simultaneously -uses continuous variables for mathematical operation -utilizes mechanical or electrical energy * Hybrid Computers -combination of digital and analog computers -digital segments perform process control by conversion of analog signals to digital ones * Mainframe Computers -have the capacities to host multiple operating systems and operate as a number of virtual
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Spintronics devices: Spintronics are mostly used in storage and memory devices. They have the capability of storing huge quantity of information and can be used as a storage device like hard disk and so on. The procedure employed by the spintronics devices to store data are systematic and structured. Originally‚ the spin of the electron is utilized to accumulate and write the data in a specific direction (spin “upward” or spin “downward”). Then‚ the spin of other left out moving electron particles
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Chapter 1: Technology and the Modern Enterprise Having tech knowledge is crucial in just about every sector of business‚ no matter what kind of job you have. It’s really just an intro chapter telling us that technology and technology based jobs are increasing and highly attractive‚ as they grow rapidly Strategic Information Systems * Defined by the purpose and objective by which they are created * Purpose is to fulfill organizational processing needs * Improve efficiency and success
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settings. Legislation that relates to handling information in social care includes: * The data protection act 1998 * The freedom of information act 2000 * The Health and social care act 2008 * Essential standards act. 1.2 Explain how legal requirements and codes of practise inform practise in handling information. Legislation such as the GSCC- General social care council and the ICO-Data protection and freedom of information advice give information about the holding of private
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can have on our enterprise are given as following. 1. Storage: Information technology creates electronic storage systems to protect our company’s valuable records. 2. Automated Process: In business‚ people look for ways to do more work in a shorter amount of time. IT improves our company’s efficiency by developing automated processes to take burden off our staff. In turn‚ our employees are free to work on other things while the computer runs their reports‚ creates queries‚ etc. 3. Remote
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Unfortunately‚ computers crash and Internet connections fail—usually at the most inconvenient times. It is extremely important to have a plan in place‚ just in case. After all‚ Instructors expect assignments to be turned in on time‚ regardless of technical difficulties. Tip: Update this information each time you begin a course. Institution Website Addresses If your computer is not working‚ you may need to access your online courses and other services from a different computer. Often students
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