Monday, January 24, 2011

Final Project

I learned alot in computer class. I learned different parts of the computer and alot of definitions. I learned what the parts are used for and what they look like. I also learned how to use microsoft office like word, excel, and powerpoint.
The things i learned in computers can help me in the future because i can make a powerpoint for my job or use excel for charts and stuff. These skills can help me get a job and keep that job. It can help me get more money in my career instead of minimum wage.
Technology is important for any career because most careers you need powerpoint. Since i learned how to make animation and use masterslides. Since i learned these skills the boss of my career will give me a raise since i can make a good powerpoint or use excel.
The other technology skills i would like to learn is how to take apart a computer and fix it because incase my computer ever brakes i can fix it myself. Then i won't have to pay any money to get someone at the computer company to fix it.
The academy major i would want to pursue is cisco becasue you can get the most money. My grandfather and dad also know cisco so it will be easier for me to learn. Also i think that cisco is fun because it has to do with networking and i can fix things through networking.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

private key

private key- a secret key used in asymmetric encryption. it is mathematically equivalent to a public key but is kept secret. this is one half of a matching key pair

keylogger

keylogger- programs that record keystrokes while a user is logged onto a computer

hardware firewall

hardware firewall- a firewall that is built into a router or a stand alone device although such units may infact be computers with firewall software they are still considered hardware firewalls

hacking

hacking-unauthorized attempts to by pass the security mechanisms of an information system or network

Thursday, January 20, 2011

brute force attacks

brute forces attacks- the systematic exhaustive testing of all possible methods that can be used to break a security system

browser hijacking

browser hijacking- the modification of a web browser's settings by malware