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Information Technology Security, 2007.
An analysis of information technology security and steps to be taken to prevent its breach.
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses various concepts regarding information technology security. Specifically, it focuses on denial of service (DOS) attacks and describes measure that can be taken by Internet community members to prevent them. It then looks at digital certificates and signatures and what steps the sender and receiver must take in order to send or receive a digital signature. The paper concludes by discussing cryptographic systems.
Table of Contents:
DOS Attacks
Digital Certificates
Digital Signatures
SSL/TLS and PPTP as Cryptographic Systems
From the Paper
"In the security triad of confidentiality, integrity and availability, extreme implementation to any one of the three will render the two others as weak. Hence, if too much emphasis is put on security by protecting the level of confidentiality availability and integrity of the system will be compromised. If users are given too much access (availability) to the system, then confidentiality will suffer. Although weak cryptographic protocols, SSL/TLS and PPTP are still widely used because they are easy to deploy and implementation is simpler. If the system being protected is not highly confidential, then these three protocols are enough to serve its purpose. For more secure systems, newer and more advanced systems (more difficult to implement) must be used to attain the required level of security."
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"Globalization and its Discontents", 2007.
A review of the book "Globalization and its Discontents" by Joseph Stiglitz.
1,536 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 76.95
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This paper reviews and discusses Joseph Stiglitz's book "Globalization and its Discontents". According to the paper, the book provides a lot of information on what is considered to be the new global economy from one who considers himself an expert observer. The paper further reports that the book provides a very provocative look at the global society and how it is increasing.
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"Stiglitz makes other arguments throughout his book and it is important to discuss some of them briefly here or at least point them out, as they could be important for discussion in the future as globalization continues to move forward. One of the things that Stiglitz does when it comes to be internationalization of economics is to compare the United States and other countries. It does not seem accurate for Stiglitz to compare these, however, because the social structures and the economic structures of many countries are so very different. It is true that they are all experiencing globalization, but the experiences had by those in other countries and by those in the United States will be very different both socially and economically and therefore there does not seem to be any direct comparison that is able to be made. "
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Comparing Websites, 2007.
This paper compares two good websites www.Oracle.com and www.Microsoft.com with two poor sites www.Cincom.com and
www.freemap.com.
3,483 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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In this article, the writer reviews two websites that are extremely useful and two that offer poor content delivery, as well as a poor navigational experience to visitors. The two useful or good sites are www.Oracle.com and www.Microsoft.com, with the two poor sites being www.Cincom.com and www.freemap.com. The writer notes that the two sites that excel at web design criteria were specifically chosen due to their representation of both consumer and enterprise-class software, which are by nature abstract products to comprehend without seeing them on a computer screen.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Accessibility for the Handicapped
Commercial Implications: Support for E-Commerce
Content
Navigation Design and Assessment of Logic
Page and Site Design
Personalization
Usability
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"This is the attribute of a website that defines how easily or difficult it is for someone with a motor skills or visual handicap to access the website. According to W3C's Web Accessibility Imitative, there are a series of benchmarks for evaluating how accessible a website is for those with disabilities. These include the content of the web page including both its organization and the flow of the contents' messaging, support for multiple Web browsers, support for assistive technologies including support for alternative keyboards, special viewing options for the site, and support for adapting the website for specific users' levels of expertise. One of the key aspects of accessibility is support for multiple navigation paths to the same areas of a website. The following table shows the evaluation of each website in terms of accessibility functionality."
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Cyber-Terrorism, 2007.
This paper looks at Cyber-terrorism's role in terrorism.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the term cyber-terrorism has developed as a result of the role of modern technology in the furtherance of national and international terrorism. The writer notes that al Qaeda appears to love the Internet and that there is a growing realization of the way that computers and the Internet are being used as another tool in the terrorist's arsenal. The writer concludes that there is little doubt that with the growth of the Internet and modern digital communications systems the threat of cyber-terrorism is one that is set to increase.
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"It is usually the case that cyber-terrorists have political aims that motivate their crimes. In the information age the information that a terrorist may need to plan an attack on, for example, a power station is contained on government or private computers somewhere. Therefore the art of hacking or illegally gaining entry to restricted data via the Internet and computers has become one of the ways that cyber-terrorists operate. A good example of this was during the Gulf War in 1991 the Pentagon computer was hacked or illegally entered and secret material about the Patriot missile was stolen."
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Employee Security Education, 2007.
This paper looks at the subject of employee security education and discusses related training and awareness.
1,206 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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In this article, the writer notes that information technology is a requirement in today's competitive business environment. The writer points out that the use of computers and the Internet has become an indispensable part of the modern workplace that enables tasks to be done and improves productivity. The writer maintains that an unprecedented interplay of technological, demographic and global economic forces is shaping the nature of work in America and redefining the American workplace and the role of its workers. In this regard, the writer relates that organizations must ensure that the workforce is technologically savvy to the extent needed for them to do their jobs with the help of information technologies. The writer concludes that more improvements will be made as technology improves and better facilities will enable optimum learning for each individual employee.
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"The training program can be divided into three parts: Basic Concepts of Information Technology, Information Technology and the Business, and Information Security and Information Technology Today. Part One introduces the employees to the basic computer concepts, basic information systems security and introduction to the Internet, the World Wide Web and Electronic Commerce. After the basics, Part Two takes a more in-depth look at information systems in the organization, the management of information resources, business process reengineering, and knowledge, change and project management. Part Three of the seminar concentrates on risk analysis, business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning. Issues, hypes, trends in information technology with case studies and open forum constitute the remainder of the training program and synergize the whole learning process in information technology."
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Video Game Addiction, 2007.
This paper discusses video and Internet game addiction.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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The paper looks at five studies that show how addiction is associated with adjustment problems, such as school performance and aggressive attitudes and behaviors. The paper concludes that more research needs to be conducted in the area of video game/Internet game addiction.
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"With each advance of technology as the creation of the telephone, radio, and television, psychologists have conducted research to determine the positive and negative impact on adolescents. Recently, the game playing on the TV and Internet have become one of the major entertainment vehicles for youths. Online gaming, similar to activities in previous generations, has raised concerns regarding the effects on behavior. These games appeal to adolescents for many reasons."
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Strategic Analysis, 2007.
This paper provides a strategic analysis of Network Designs, Inc.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 125.95
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In this article, the writer offers an analysis of the Network Designs, Inc. company's software applications development division. The writer then provides a summary of the research and salient findings in the conclusion. The writer notes that by keeping their company women-owned and small, Network Design is able to achieve a competitive advantage in the bidding process for federal government contracts for the provision of customized network products, services and business solutions. Further, the writer points out that notwithstanding the competitive edge represented by companies such as GAITS that also use other management processes such as the ISO 9000 series to help them secure federal contracts, the combination of resources, professional experience, expertise and a proven track record in fulfilling government contracts in the past makes Network Design a formidable contender in the future.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Background and Overview of Network Designs, Inc.
Strategy of the Division
Division's Fit within the Company's Strategic Framework.
Identification and Evaluation of Competitor's Strategy.
Porter's Five-Force Industry Analysis Worksheet
Conclusion
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"Value added by division to the company and vice versa. By providing the federal government with exactly what they want in terms of contractor selection criteria, the corporate leaders at Network Design are able to satisfy existing government requirements in a classic C(3)E strategic approach. Furthermore, in a reciprocal fashion, collaboration with the company's Software Applications Development experts has allowed the government contracting offices to fine-tune their bid specifications to encourage companies such as Network Design to compete for contracts by keeping their resources and services in line with these specifications. This is not to say that collusion is taking place in this process, of course, but it is to say that it is much easier for companies such as Network Design with substantive bidding experience and the credentials to match to secure government contracts than it is for an up-and-comer with little or no relevant experience in either area. The use of the Capability Maturity Model is clearly congruent with federal government policies for software development and design, a point that has not been lost on the corporate leaders at Network Design."
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Technology and Sociology, 2007.
An analysis of the sociological theories that explain how isolation can be caused by technology.
2,063 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 98.95
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This paper discusses technology as a factor in social isolation. It begins by defining the terms technology and isolation. It then discusses how the one is affected by the other. The paper then discusses the sociological theories that explain how isolation can occur from the over-use or dependence on technology. It describes conflict theory, functional analysis and symbolic interaction.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Literature Review
Theories and Discussion
Summary and Conclusion
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"Symbolic interaction is perhaps the most interesting sociological theory in terms of technology-related isolation; in symbolic interaction, individuals use technology as their social filter and attach meaning based on a system that is unrelated to their actual social and environmental surroundings. Individuals are likely to place great importance on the technology itself. They may associate their Ipod or their ability to constantly be called on their cellphone as a status symbol. Once they have established this symbolic connection with a technological item, it is difficult for them to give up as it holds great personal value and meaning to them in their lives."
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Digital Rights Management, 2007.
This paper discusses digital rights management (DRM), a method of protecting copyrighted material.
4,269 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 171.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that a major battle is under way over the issue of DRM, a technological fix imposed by major corporations to protect their software. The writer notes that the development of the Internet and all computer technology has altered the normal relationship between the producers and creators of music, films and even computer software and the consumer to such a degree that the corporations that control these products have sought ways of restoring the balance in their favor. The writer points out that DRM is one such method of protecting copyrighted material from digital copying and transmission. The writer concludes that most content producers are behind the curve on the use of technology for their benefit, and DRM only puts them further behind while harming the consumer and creating unnecessary ill will.
Outline:
Introduction
DRM
Copyright
File Sharing Services
Future Concerns
Effects
The Consumer
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Digital Rights Management refers to coders and the like that are embedded in CDs and films to prevent consumers from copying music or films and from disseminating these products over the Internet. It also refers to the way music sold online is coded so it cannot be transferred to a different computer and may not be able to be played more than a certain number of times before it degrades. DRM might be one sort of protection when it is announced so that the consumer knows what he or she is purchasing and knows the limitations being placed on the purchase. It is quite another thing when DRM is embedded secretly so that the consumer does not know about these limitations. The latter was part of the problem with certain CDs sold by Sony a few years ago, and the DRM interfered even with normal play on some computers."
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Mac versus PC, 2007.
A comparison of the success of advertising campaigns for Apple Inc. versus Microsoft.
3,962 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 162.95
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This paper compares Steve Jobs and his company, Apple Inc. with Bill Gates and his company, Microsoft. It provides an overview of Steve Jobs and his company and then analyzes of the company's current "Mac versus PC" campaign. It discusses Microsoft versus Apple's advertisements for products and services and analyzes why Apple's strategy is so successful.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Company Overview
Evolution of the Apple Product
Current Marketing Initiatives at Apple
Rationale
Conclusion
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"Today, Apple designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers and related software and peripherals, as well as a wide range of personal computing and communicating solutions. From the company's humble beginnings in the garage of one of its founders, Apple has taken on all comers and has emerged a winner in the highly competitive personal computer market because it has not been afraid of innovation and providing many consumers with what they really want: a computer that makes their lives easier and more fun. Because the newest incarnations of the Mac are able to run the Windows office suites, it is reasonable to assume that many former PC loyalists will be thinking twice about their next computer choice."
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Internet Advancement, 2007.
This paper discusses the advancement of the Internet in America.
3,454 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 147.95
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This paper analyzes the advancements spurred by the growth and increasing availability of the Internet. The writer discusses the manners in which these technological advancements have improved American life. The writer notes that globalization has sparked a revolution in information and communication technology, resulting in an information age that boasts the arrival of new levels of global interconnectedness. Further, the writer points out that the Internet has also positively changed the way companies do business, both in the e-commerce world and in the manufacturing sectors. The writer concludes that new advancements are being discovered every day, and the future of the Internet and worldwide access to it appears bright.
Outline:
Introduction
Educational Advancements and Research on the Internet
e-Commerce & e-Business
Computer-assisted Manufacturing
Conclusion
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"The Internet has had the most profound affect on education and research capabilities, almost to a point previously thought unimaginable. Students are now able to attend courses online, and take tests online in real-time. A vast amount of research information is also available through the Internet, making research tasks easier and more organized. This has improved the way of life for American students because although higher education tends to be a part of student's lives, in many cases college attendance is not the core activity in their lives. For these students, college must compete with employment and family obligations. Distance learning and increasingly sophisticated technology, such as online courses, have changed the possibilities for engaging in higher education and the nature of the educational experience. The traditional four or five year full-time program at a residential college is no longer the most frequent course of obtaining a college education. Recent research also indicates that the sources of influence on students' learning are as varied and interconnected as are the ways in which students learn. Current research indicates that students' out-of-class experiences promote critical thinking skills independent of their classroom experiences."
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Cell Phones and Privacy, 2007.
This paper questions whether tracking technology is necessary to ensure child safety.
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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This paper contends that the use of the global positioning system technology, as a way for parents to follow the movements of their children, is an invasion of privacy and essentially is a tool for spying. The paper highlights the harm caused by the parental use of tracking technology. The paper asserts that cell phones are not always reliable in terms of their coverage anyway and also points out that a child can simply turn the phone off and thereby cut off the parental observational abilities.
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Thesis
Literature Review
From the Paper
"There is already plenty of evidence that citizens are slowly but surely losing privacy; the federal government simply taps phones when it wants to and uses the justification that it is fighting terrorism; bank accounts are also subject to government snooping in the name of the war on terror; and just about every public building and retail store and parking lot has camera trained on all who pass by or enter. This society is now being watched, monitored, observed and recorded at levels that are unprecedented. It's time to take a close look at our privacy."
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Cyber-Sex and Human Sexuality, 2007.
An analysis of Michael Ross' article, "Typing, Doing, and Being: Sexuality and the Internet", which discusses human sexuality and the Internet.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper presents an examination of a scholarly article about one aspect of human sexuality. It specifically explores an article called "Typing, Doing, and Being: Sexuality and the Internet" written by Michael Ross, which discusses human sexuality and the Internet. The paper contains a copy of the article at the end of the paper.
Table of Contents:
The Article
The Facts Used
Reflection
From the Paper
"The Internet provides the forum for one person to have several different sexual personas with different ages, genders, preferences and desires."
"This has held true through other readings I have done in the past. In fact, news shows are constantly broadcasting the fact that people use the internet to pretend to be something other than what they are. An extreme example is that show that sets people up with a decoy and they believe they are coming to meet a 12-year-old girl and the cameras are waiting when they arrive."
"Outside of such illegal and immoral behaviors articles have supported the idea that the Internet is an alluring sex arena because it allows participants to "try on" various personas and act out their sexual fantasies while remaining safely hidden behind invented names, genders and pictures."
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Entrepreneurship In The Modern Era, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of technological advancements on entrepreneurial competency.
2,278 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper discusses entrepreneurship within the modern era and describes the substantial difficulties and challenges that entrepreneurship faces. It specifically aims to understand the implications of technological changes to entrepreneurial competency. It also discusses the necessary steps towards a successful start-up creation.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Body
Implications
From the Paper
"Business plans are an integral part of entrepreneurial competency; this is because it is the established means by which a business explains their short and long term goals as well as their specific advantages and disadvantages. Although it is now traditionally viewed as a document for investors and external presentations, the real purpose of the business plan is for use as an internal guiding document. Entrepreneurial competency must focus on recapturing the importance of strong business plans for several reasons. First, it is the first step towards establishing real tangible goals for a company and allows for entrepreneurs to think of the scope of the business. Second, this is a tool that will serve as a guiding principle for to the company to refer to when they lack direction or are forced to "fire-fight" throughout the duration of their business. When companies do not focus on their business plan, they often lose sight of their overall goals and forget the feasibility of their idea. The dot.com bust of the 1990s was the evident result of this, when internet companies were built upon the premise of execute now, revenue later and thus did not accurately identify the holes within their entire operational scheme."
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Digital Media Budget for Zap Cars, 2007.
A review of strategies implemented by Zap Cars Digital Media (DM) budget.
4,085 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 166.95
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This paper discusses three strategies being implemented in the Zap Cars Digital Media (DM) budget. It discusses how they have the potential of being quantified in terms of their contribution to increasing awareness, in addition to moving potential customers through a sales funnel. The three strategies are particularly analyzed from a financial perspective.
Table of Contents:
Budgeting and Creating the Zapped! Website, downloads, and ZapMe! Label
Marketing Strategy Implications of the Zapped! Website, downloads, and ZapMe! Music Label
Pre-emptive Web Marketing including SEO and Analytics
Marketing Strategy Implications of Web Marketing including SEO and Analytics
Rich Media Advertising on Google, MSN and Yahoo
Marketing Strategy Implications of Rich Media Advertising on Google, MSN and Yahoo
Marketing Strategy Implications Summary
From the Paper
"In conclusion, the strategic implications of pursing the three strategies will be to create significant buzz marketing opportunities and set the foundation for a very strong brand for Zap Cars going forward. Ultimately Zap Cars needs to make all three strategic initiatives work in conjunction with each other to create strong word-of-mouth references by the 20 - 30 year old males who comprise the company's target market. In addition the use of the ZapMe! music label will also give Zap Cars a platform for starting Guerilla Marketing campaigns, sponsoring musical and media events, and sponsoring tours of new and emerging artists. Zap Cars needs to make all these strategies work to make the brand be seen as environmentally conscious and also non-conformist enough to attract the members of the target market as effectively as possible. The bottom line is that through all these efforts, the ability to deliver an exceptional online experience to any visitor to their website, an event they sponsor, or anyone downloading music will connect high levels of individuality and freedom with the Zap Cars brand."
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Controlling Urban Congestion, 2007.
This paper provides an analysis of data from London, Stockholm, and New York City in order to discuss variable pricing as a means for controlling urban congestion.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 118.95
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In this article, the writer notes that roadway congestion is a significant problem for nations with an active motorist population, especially in urban areas. The writer points out that traditional efforts to combat congestion have typically focused on increasing capacity through increases in roadway infrastructure. The writer then claims that research has shown, however, that these methods are ultimately ineffective for controlling congestion and its associated ills. Economists have long seen the value in associating usage costs with roadways in order to control congestion and encourage more efficient resource use. The writer relates that with technology finally catching up to this ideal, roadway-pricing schemes are becoming more popular in cities throughout the world. The writer concludes that a consideration of the pros and cons of pricing strategies implemented in London and Stockholm, and proposed in New York City, reveals that while there is still significant political and public resistance, the strategies are effective at achieving their stated goals.
Outline:
Introduction
The Myriad Negative Effects of Persistent Congestion
Why Congestion Continues Despite Increased Expenditures on Highway Infrastructure
Variable Congestion Pricing as a Viable Solution
Schemes to Alleviate the Problem of Urban Congestion
London: a System at Work
Stockholm: a Seven-Month Experiment Ready for Implementation
New York City: Public and Political Resistance
Schemes for Controlling Roadway Congestion
Analysis of the Costs and Benefits
Conclusions
From the Paper
"Congestion, both in urban centers and on connecting highways, has become a major problem for the transportation networks of cities throughout the world. In the world's major metropolises, the issue has become particularly acute, with congestion having profound negative effects on air quality, travel time, the cost of goods and services, and the general livability of cities. Congestion problems are literally becoming a liability for these cities. As the pressure of congestion increases, the capacity of a given city to function effectively is greatly diminished, resulting in hidden and overt costs for individuals, businesses, and public resources. The net effect, then, of congestion has been consistently deleterious."
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