Computer Information Technology

Do you need help navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI? This guide is designed to help you unlock the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence, no matter your starting point, with hands-on and interactive learning techniques. You're not alone if you're curious about AI but feel overwhelmed by the flood of information and lost in technical jargon, wondering how AI could impact your life or career. Many beginners face the same challenges. In fact, recent surveys show that over 60% of those interested in AI feel intimidated by its complexity.

Today’s major technology companies - Google, Facebook, Amazon, Tesla, and others - wield more power than national governments. In this comprehensive, engaging, and prescriptive audiobook, Alexis Wichowski considers their growing and unavoidable influence in our lives, showing in eye-opening detail how these net states are conquering countries, disrupting reality, and jeopardizing our future - and what we can do to regulate and reform the industry before it does irreparable harm to the way we think, how we act, and how we’re governed.

Unlock the secrets to mastering the NIST 800 risk management process in record time with this powerful 2-in-1 bundle! Introducing Information Systems Security NIST 800 2-in-1, featuring both RMF ISSO Foundation Guide and RMF ISSO: NIST 800-53. This comprehensive series is your ultimate roadmap to success, designed to simplify the complexities of NIST 800-53 security controls and show you the actionable steps required throughout the RMF process.

Well over 100 years ago the data industry put in place a business model that trades our attention for news and entertainment. That model has evolved into a complex art and science of message targeting and content ownership that has splintered communities while simultaneously concentrating media ownership to a few massive corporations. Forged in War takes a critical look at the systems we use and how we ended up in a society that values data over personal liberty and commerce over the public good.

This audiobook is the first part of a trilogy to follow Software Wasteland. In Software Wasteland, we detailed the current poor state of application software development. We offered some tactical advice for reducing some of the worse of the excess. This is the first book in the "what to do instead" trilogy. From the age of punched cards to today's internet-driven systems, one thing has stayed fairly constant: software vendors and their implementers have been driving the enterprise IT industry. This is changing.

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.

The dream of capturing and organizing knowledge is as old as history. From the archives of ancient Sumeria and the Library of Alexandria to the Library of Congress and Wikipedia, humanity has wrestled with the problem of harnessing its intellectual output. The timeless quest for wisdom has been as much about information storage and retrieval as creative genius. In Cataloging the World, Alex Wright introduces us to a figure who stands out in the long line of thinkers and idealists who devoted themselves to the task.

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.

Online disinformation stormed our political process in 2016 and has only worsened since. Yet as Samuel Woolley shows in this urgent book, it may pale in comparison to what's to come: humanlike automated voice systems, machine learning, "deepfake" AI-edited videos and images, interactive memes, virtual reality, and more. These technologies have the power not just to manipulate our politics, but to make us doubt our eyes and ears and even feelings. Deeply researched and compellingly written, The Reality Game describes the profound impact these technologies will have on our lives.

The volumes of data we now access can give unparalleled abilities to make predictions, respond to customer demand, and solve problems. But Big Brother’s shadow hovers over it. Although big data can set us free and enhance our lives, it has the potential to create an underclass and a totalitarian state. With big data ever present, you can’t afford to ignore it. In this book, acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg - a habitual early adopter of new technology - brings big data to life.

Integrating and managing the services of multiple third-party IT service providers is becoming increasingly popular, but there is no formal best-practice guidance for service integration and management (SIAM). This book provides clear guidance on the SIAM process, answering questions on what service integration is, when SIAM is applicable, and what approach should be taken when sourcing ITSM services in a multi-sourced environment.

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.

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.

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.

Cyber security is here to stay. Do you often wonder how cyber security applies to your everyday life, what’s at risk, and how can you specifically lock down your devices and digital trails to ensure you are now “hacked”? Our society has become saturated with internet-connected devices and trackers everywhere. From home routers to your mobile phones, most people are easily hacked if targeted. In this introductory audiobook, we will cover verified steps and tactics on how to increase the level of cyber security in an organization and as an individual.

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.

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.

El phishing es un tipo de ingeniería social en el que un atacante envía un mensaje fraudulento (por ejemplo, suplantado la identidad de una entidad bancaria) diseñado para engañar a una persona para que revele información confidencial al atacante, o bien para implementar software malicioso en el equipo informático de la víctima con el objetivo de secuestrar sus datos.

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!