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Chapter 1: Introducing Today's Technologies
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A. PERSONNEL PROBLEM: Privacy and Cyberbullying
The social media campaign through which cyberbullying is being recognized has helped
to bring the issue into the spotlight, and nowadays more than ever, people are turning to the
internet to find their own sense of identity and well-being (Shelly & Vermaat, 2017). Offer, for
instance, an online ethics course as a possible baseline for improved matter, and it should cover
communication and conduct online for the kids, teenagers, and adults. The social media
platforms also mobile apps are not only subject to the strict software systems but should also
constitute the reporting of online abuse a very easy task.
B. PROFESSIONAL PROBLEM: Data Privacy and Security
Today, in the age of information, big data, and technology, the protection of data and the
sensitive information of companies built confidentiality into the system. An effectual solution to
this problem could consist of general ensure of all data, encryption of sensitive information,
using multi-factor authentication and implementing access control policies strictly (Shelly &
Vermaat, 2017). As well, the next step is creation of an Incident Response Plan (IRP) for impact
mitigation in case of data breach or violence of cyber-attacks. The IRP will contain measures and
procedures aiming to explain the employees, on how to respond to the case (Shelly & Vermaat,
2017). These instructions may include, for instance, isolating the already infected systems and
informing the authorities among other priorities to avoid further loss of data.
C. MOST INTERESTING IN CHAPTER 1
Which I find the section on adjustable devices the most interesting one (Pages 8 and 9
from Chapter 1). This paragraph explains input-in which keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone,
and touch screen are among them. In the course of development of technology the input devices
also change to make the chips function properly (Shelly & Vermaat, 2017). Being part of the
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conversation on speech recognition software took my attention. In this regard with the advances
in the technology most of the devices including a voice assist like Siri, Google Assistant, and
Alexa use speech recognition software (Shelly & Vermaat, 2017). Through the megaphone the
machine input the file is among the restored areas in data retrieval. The section discusses the
latest stuff birthing from gestural interaction input phenomenon where users take advantage of
limb movements to drive devices. It is cool to follow how the interface has changed allowing
easier, user-friendly and therefore, more productive interaction.
Accordingly, Chapter 1 of Discovering Computers is an excellent and informative
introductory segment on the different range of technologies just as we use on a daily basis. In
order to demonstrate the technology cycle, it does use computers, mobile devices, and video
game consoles to be the core component and other things such as input, output, memory, and
storage that are in those devices. In addition, the chapter talks that are today critical: privacy,
security and cyberspace, as well. These new issues are critical and need to be addressed by
policymakers, teachers and parents. Last but not least, the first chapter gives a detailed review of
how technology is an important ingredient of almost all industries including teaching and
learning, entertainment, publishing, healthcare and finance. I am thrilled as reading the rest of
this novel evolves me further to understand the innovations fully as well as the manner in which
they better the human life both personally and professionally.
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References
Shelly, G. B., & Vermaat, M. E. (2017). Discovering Computers Enhanced: Tools, Apps,
Devices, and the Impact of Technology. Cengage Learning.