Network Administration

Electronic Security: Below are some links related to network security. It looks at some threats to networks and gives some suggestions to the threats
http://www.slideshare.net/Colin058/network-security-threats-and-solutions-1018888
http://computersight.com/communication-networks/security/ib-itgs-computer-and-data-security/
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/neso/sqso/beggu_pl.pdf
http://crypto.stanford.edu/cs155old/cs155-spring05/17-intru-firewalls.pdf
http://cc.dasnr.okstate.edu/files/InternetSecurity.ppt#256,1,Spyware_&_Internet Security
Using the information from the links above or any others to write shorts notes on the terms listed below. In each of them;
a) Describe the concept
b) Describe any types or categories if any
c) Describe some of the challenges and concerns associated with each
Terms.
-Level of access
-Biometrics
-Passwords
-Firewalls
-Proxy Server
-Encryption
-Secure Socket layer (SSL)
-Audit traits
You will have a short quiz on this on Tuesday 7th Feb

HL & SL : Network functionality Notes

Write brief notes on ;

Protocols

Asyncdhrous vs Sycnhronous data transmission

broadband, baseband and dial-up connection

Remote Access

Bit rate vs Bandwith

You may use the links below for references

http://fcit.usf.edu/network/default.htm

http://www.integritycomputing.com/ppt2/sld009.htm

http://www.kelso.scotborders.sch.uk/departments/computing/resources/projects/james_mcmunn/synas.htm

Robotics:HL Activity Only

The activity below will be assessed using the rubric given.

Task: You will investigate the assigned task given and present in a form of your choice. All presentation should be based on facts. The presentation should not be more than five minutes and there should be evidence of all members particpation.

George, Jamal, Aarfa
1. Briefly describe some limitions of robots in terms of motion(movement)

2. If in the future machines have the ability to reason, be self-aware and have feelings, then what makes a human being a human being, and a robot a robot? Present your findings.

Jamil, Sohail, William,
1. Briefly describe some limitions of robots in terms of vision.(seeing)

2. If you could have a robot that would do any task you like, a companion to do all the work that you prefer not to, would you? And if so, how do you think this might affect you as a person? Present yor findings.

Emmanuel, Sadhu, Fatema
1. Briefly describe some limitions of robots in terms of sensing.(Touch)

2. Are there any kind of robots that shouldn't be created? Or that you wouldn't want to see created? Why?

Caleb, Soletei

1. Briefly describe some limitions of robots in terms of Thinking.(Decision making)

2. Automation and the development of new technologies like robots is viewed by most people as inevitable. But many workers who lose their jobs consider this business practice unfair. Do you think the development of new technologies, and their implementation, is inevitable? What, if anything, should we as a society do for those people who lose their jobs?
Assessment rubric
0-1
The presentation method used is simple and the task on limitions of robots description is basic. The discussion activity was presented with minimal facts. Presentation shows individual effort and not timely.
2-3
The presentation method used is good and the task on limitation of robots description fairly achieved. The discussion activity was presented with good facts used. The work shows some team effort and relatively time.
4-5
The presentation method used is relevant and the task on limitation of robots description is achieved. The discussion activity was presented with relevant facts used. Presentation shows some effective team participation almost on time.
6-7
The presentation method used is appropriate and the task on limitation of robots description is effective. The discussion activity was presented with excellent facts used. Presentation shows effective team participation with effective time use.

Business and Employemt: ATM, EFT, Online Banking Fraud Cases

Read the news article below
ATM frauds
http://www.northeastfraudforum.co.uk/atmfraud
http://www.bankersonline.com/security/gm_atm_skimming.html

ATM Crime & Fraud Information
https://www.european-atm-security.eu/ATM%20Crime%20/

EFT POS Hacker Net $50 Million
http://www.bloggernews.net/123778

Steps for Preventing EFT problems
http://www.isaca.org/Journal/Past-Issues/2003/Volume-4/Pages/Preventing-EFT-Fraud.aspx

Other news
http://www.atmsecurity.com/

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120111-321215.html

http://www.bdo.co.za/resources/showitemarticle.asp?ResourceSectionId=4&ResourceSectionName=Publications&ResourceId=11&ResourceName=News%20and%20Views&IssueId=44&ContentPageID=&Archive=&articleid=52

Cloud Computing

Read only the article in the link below and respond to the questions in the provided handout.

http://www.leavcom.com/ieee_jan09.htm