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  The Backbone of IT       Programming Languages are the backbone of Information Technology Fundamentals. We couldn’t even utilize programs on a computer without a Programming Language put into place to ensure the program on the computer understands what the user needs to be done and makes the program easily accessible for the end user. When it comes to the fundamentals of Information Technology, computers use ones and zeroes to communicate whereas we as people don’t. Programming Languages make it to where if we can utilize it, we are able to communicate with computers and vice versa with ease and we are able to accomplish things that are necessary for today’s digital age of computing. History of Programming Languages Programming Languages not only relates to the concepts of Information Technology and computer science, but it also is one of a multitude of reasons why computers operate the way they do and is the reason why computers are used by so many...

  I am choosing the cybersecurity industry as this industry is very important to me. The last time that I was hacked really hit me hard and that is the reason that I'm going for cybersecurity as a degree. The function of computers in this industry is paramount as cybersecurity is mainly focused on  protection against criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data, which not only includes the infrastructure of the United States that we have but also regular peoples' bank accounts, sensitive information relating to a person's identity, even location data of peoples' family members.  Computers use cybersecurity methods in order to protect this data such as honeypots and honey wells which are used to trick criminals into thinking that they are hacking into a computer system's network but in reality, they are hacking into a fake one. It's extremely important for employees in this industry to be computer literate because without understanding the small intricacies of...

Packets travel through the network using a ping which stands for   P acket   In ternet   G roper. Basically when you ping an IP address or a website a packet of information is sent to that IP address or IP address of that specific website and then requests a response from the recipient of that site. When I pinged three websites (google.com, facebook.com, and youtube.com), the websites that I frequent the most, I noticed a couple of things. I also tracerouted the sites which means that I mapped the path of the message as it travelled through the network to another computer. I noticed that as far as pinging goes, all three sites sent and received 4 echo replies each from their IP addresses which means that a connection was established for all three. However, I noticed something interesting about the round-trip time of each hop for all three sites. For Facebook, on the sixth and seventh hop that it made with its six packets in total to reach its destination, all six packets ...

  In the digital age, information and system security are vital for both individuals and organizations. As reliance on digital technologies continues to grow, so do the threats that jeopardize the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Cyberattacks, security breaches, and data theft are becoming even more common by the day, making it essential for individuals and organizations to safeguard their systems and networks from potential threats. Without effective security measures, personal data, financial information, intellectual property, and organizational reputation are at risk. This essay will explore the significance of information security, highlight the types of attacks that can be executed using ping commands, and discuss two computer security incidents—security holes/vulnerabilities and social engineering—and propose strategies to defend against these threats. One of the most commonly known tools for testing network connectivity is the "ping" comm...

            The role of applications is to make our lives easier and make our workflow more efficient. Utilizing multiple applications to make this happen is paramount in the life of any Army soldier that must use computers and must work in an office. Work is noticeably easier when we have these tools at our disposal. Experiencing the use of applications like MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint will help employees appreciate the functionality of the programs altogether. I will be addressing my experience with creating a journal entry, calculating percentages, developing a presentation, and manipulating a database in this essay.             When it comes to the functionality of each application that I used, I realized very quickly that each application is used for specific things. Microsoft Word is used for developing journal entries, constructing documents from scratch, and changing the fonts of ...

Google Maps is a web-based mapping service that provides information about geographical locations and directions. I have divided the categories of this discussion by usability, design, functionality, and recommended improvements. Google Maps' Usability The usability of Google Maps is great honestly, you are able to download it on any android or iPhone device. The app recognizes the address so easily even if you type in the address wrong. Most of the time it will auto correct exactly what it is you're looking for so for anyone that uses it, there wouldn't necessarily be any issues. I like the usability better than Apple Maps' because unlike Apple Maps', Google Maps runs a lot faster and can catch up with your location when driving. Google Maps' Design The design of Google Maps is great because everything is visible inside of the app and all of the landmarks, roads, and alerts can be easily seen. I've never had an issue with Google Maps to the extent that I di...

     Programming Languages make it easier for people to communicate with computers and allows technology to aid us in lots of ways. These languages vary from very simple and user friendly to extremely difficult and professionally demanding. Whether you are utilizing programming languages as a beginner or an expert, experiences will always differ and different methods and procedures will always seem to be more difficult than others. The act of communicating with technology through the use of programming languages continues to be a challenging thing to do no matter your specialty. While it may be very convenient to ignore programming languages altogether, understanding how to use programming languages will help us as a society understand how to make technology work in our favor.           My first experience using programming languages for this course was with Scratch, a drag and drop program that allows objects to move, voices to speak sentenc...