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Algorithmic Design and Data Structure Techniques

An algorithm is a systematic group of commands intended to perform a specific function. In computer programming these algorithms are used for multiple purposes, such as gathering groups of data, organizing that data, and perform mathematical functions. The purpose of algorithms is to perform work e…
Java SE Development Kit Installation and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Principles for Newbies Like MeJava SE InstallationBefore you can begin programming in Java, you must first download and install the latest version of the Java Standard Edition Development Kit (JDK). As of writing this, the l…

Tech Topic: Network Security

Network security is more important now than ever. Over the last ten years the use of the internet has increased drastically with nearly all our devices connected in some form to a network. The internet is no longer just for our computers. In addition to your typical laptop or desktop computer, we n…

Network Security: Ping Attacks, Phishing and Social Engineering

Network security is essential now more than ever. The cost related to cybersecurity continues to grow annually which poses a risk to both businesses and individuals. Some of the ways networks are exploited are through directly hacking systems and leveraging vulnerabilities in computer users. While …

Computers in the Workplace

Computer usage is integral in the field of cybersecurity. Computers are used to monitor intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems (IDS / IPS), pull log reports, track unauthorized user activity, and use a multitude of analytical software tools to investigate incidents. Computer literacy…

Traveling Through a Network: Ping and Traceroute

Ping commands send 4 packets of 32 bytes to the destination router IP. Similar to using the ping command, traceroute sends three packets of data to each router along the path to your destination IP with each router counted as a hop.   Both commands were sent to the following domains: google.com; aus…