Computers in Business

An acceptable use policy is a written statement that documents the best practices, rules, and limitations that a user must agree to when accessing a organization's network

what are AUPs, and why are they established?

Allows another device to control or view any computer on a network

what does remote desktop software allow the administrator to do?

Key components: subject line (most important), salutation, body, close

re key components of an email message: which line is the most important factor in ensuring that your message is read?

IDS (Intrusion Detection System)

strives to protect networks from hackers attempting to gain access

attack halting

stops the attack

attack blocking

closes the point through which the hacker attempted to gain access

data theft

Occurs when someone steals information from a company's network

wire-wire scam

Essential email frauds that often target small businesses

IS security manager

ensures the security of an organization's Information Systems, specifically its network

IS data analyst

use data to gain information; collects data for entry into a database interprets the information provided by the database and creates reports for senior management

IS database administrator

keeps an organization's information accessible by monitoring database performance

TPS: transaction processing systems

collect, store, track and retrieve sales and inventory data for an organization

DSS: decision support systems

provide a mid-level and upper-level managers with tools to assist them in managing their businesses and organizations

ERP:enterprise resource planning:

refers to business management software that encompasses nearly all business activities in a corporation

VPN- Virtual Private Network

a service that secures internet connections and provides added security when online. Create secure tunnels upon which data travels

automated

with deep learning, portions of the learning process are ___________, eliminating some of the need for human intervention

repurposing

the use of data outside the scope of the original purpose of the data

spillover

the use of data from individuals who were not the original targets of the data collection

data security

includes taking proper security measures to protect all types of data