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C/C/347. An examination of network based scheduling techniques,

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2012
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19.99 GBP

This paper looks at network based scheduling techniques, and discusses the way in which it would be useful for project planning. Some of the techniques discussed include the precedence diagramming method (PDM), the graphical evaluation and review technique (GERT), and the program evaluation review technique (PERT), or the three point estimation technique. The paper then looks at different estimation techniques, and follows with an identification of the advantages and disadvantages of scheduling techniques. Before conclusions are made, the paper details the use of network scheduling in project planning.

 

KEYWORDS: network based scheduling techniques, project planning, PDM, Precedence diagramming method, GERT, Graphical evaluation and review technique, PERT, program evaluation review technique, three point estimation, estimation techniques,

 

C/C/343. Encryption techniques: substitution and transposition ciphers

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2700
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines two techniques of encryption, i.e. substitution ciphers and transposition ciphers explaining their types and applications. Weakness and benefits of each technique are outlined highlighting the methods that can help to overcome the shortcomings of the ciphers.

 

KEYWORDS: Encryption techniques, substitution, transposition, ciphers,

 

C/M/2472. Learning experience acquired through IT project management

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755
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

The paper reports on the learning experience gained by the researcher during the implementation of ISA (Internet security and acceleration) server in VPN (virtual private network) for the company DGLinks. The objectives of the project are formulated, the skills involved in the project implementation are outlined, recommendations are suggested about the network management.

 

KEYWORDS: Learning experience, IT project management, ISA, VPN, DGLinks,

 

C/L/887. Risks of personal data transmission over Internet

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3500
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problem of trading private information in order to increase access to online services. The danger of Internet crime is discussed linking it with the misuse of personal information obtained via social networking sites and online shopping baskets. The risks of fraud and the breach of privacy are outlined alerting online users of the threats associated with the transmission of personal data. Legislation related to Internet crime is critically reviewed.

 

KEYWORDS: Risks, personal data transmission, Internet crime, social networking, online shopping,

 

C/EI/238. Social networking: security threats and strategic implications

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1950
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the evolution of Social Networking Applications (SNA) assessing their threats to security. Reports and statistical data on cyber attacks through SNA are reviewed outlining strategic implications of security issues for IS and IT management within organisations.

 

KEYWORDS: Social networking applications, SNA, security threats,

 

C/C/322. Security issues of 4G networks

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2750
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper addresses security issues associated with the design and implementation of the 4G networks. Services provided by International mobile telephony via 4G networks are outlined, the design of 4G wireless communication is described, its challenges to data security are evaluated and compared to the previous generations of wireless communication networks.

 

KEYWORDS: Security issues, 4G networks, wireless communication,

 

C/C/307. An examination of the development of cloud computing

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4150
DATE:
2011
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49.99 GBP

This paper examines cloud computing, and aims to assess its development. The paper begins by defining the concept by discussing software evolution and technical issues. Cloud computing architecture is assessed, along with different types of software development including cross cutting, program slicing, and programme or application clustering. The paper examines non technical issues that relate to cloud computing, some of which include inadequate security, lack of computability with existing applications, and legal issues.

 

KEYWORDS: Cloud computing, software evolution, software development, computing architecture, application clustering, programme clustering, inadequate security, computability!,

 

C/C/299. Securing ATM based systems using Fingerprint authentication

WORDS:
5200
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the ATM (automated teller machine), and begins by providing its history. The paper then goes on to examine security concerns, and the available techniques for securing the ATM, debit and credit card. These include Symmetric-key cryptography, Public-key cryptography, Password-based authentication mechanisms, and Biometrics. This is followed by an analysis of fingerprint authentication, namely fingerprint matching techniques. The paper then outlines the methodology used when examining fingerprint authentication.

 

KEYWORDS: fingerprint authentication, ATM, automated teller machine, security concerns, credit card, debit card, Symmetric-key cryptography, Public-key cryptography, Password-based authentication mechanisms, Biometrics, fingerprint matching techniques,

 

C/C/292. Ethics in Computer Forensics and Security

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1000
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines ethics in computer forensics, information systems and security. The paper discusses these topics in reference to B. Stahl’s paper, “Researching Ethics and morality information systems: some guiding questions” 2008. The paper examines the theory and literature that surrounds the topics to provide an evaluation of ethics in computer forensics and security.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, computer forensics, information systems, security, B. Stahl, Researching Ethics and morality information systems: some guiding questions,

 

C/C/291. Securing ATM based systems on Fingerprint authentication

WORDS:
5200
DATE:
2011
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59.99 GBP

This paper focuses on the ATM (automated teller machine), and begins by providing its history. The paper then goes on to examine security concerns, and the available techniques for securing the ATM, debit and credit card. These include Symmetric-key cryptography, Public-key cryptography, Password-based authentication mechanisms, and Biometrics. This is followed by an analysis of fingerprint authentication, namely fingerprint matching techniques. The paper then outlines the methodology used when examining fingerprint authentication.

 

KEYWORDS: fingerprint authentication, ATM, automated teller machine, security concerns, credit card, debit card, Symmetric-key cryptography, Public-key cryptography, Password-based authentication mechanisms, Biometrics, fingerprint matching techniques,

 

C/C/289. An examination of the past, present and future of human security

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1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the concept of security, and discusses its past, present and future. Security is examined in reference to a range of literature and theories. Security is examined in reference to traditional, critical and human security.

 

KEYWORDS: Security, human security, critical security, traditional security,

 

C/C/284. Addressing security vulnerability of Microsoft Windows

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2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at security issues of Microsoft Windows providing specification of the CVE-2003-0352/MS03-026 security vulnerability and addressing the threat it poses to Windows network/domain. Technical details of the threat are presented explaining the ways it could be exploited by malicious code. Remedial action is suggested to mitigate this type of security vulnerability.

 

KEYWORDS: Microsoft Windows, Security Threat, Security Vulnerability, CVE-2003-0352, MS03-026,

 

C/L/779. Presentation with notes. Legal issues associated with incident handling in Cloud

WORDS:
1950
ADD-ONS:
13 Slides
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper presents notes explaining a 13-slide presentation of the study “Legal issues associated with incident handling in Cloud” supplied in a separate file.

 

KEYWORDS: Legal issues, incident handling in Cloud, presentation notes,

 

C/L/778. Legal issues associated with incident handling in Cloud

WORDS:
1900
ADD-ONS:
13 Slides
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the computing paradigm Cloud used to increase computing resources, addressing legal issues related to incident handling in Cloud by the IT company Cranberry that provides computing services for the hotel industry across Europe. The background of Cloud computing and the nature of associated incidents are described, related EU legislation is reviewed, Cranberry’s breaches of EU Directive 95/94/EC on data protection, confidentiality, etc. are considered. A 13-slide presentation of the study and the presentation notes are supplied in separate files.

 

KEYWORDS: Cloud computing, Cranberry, EU Directive 95/94/EC, incident handling,

 

C/C/266. Network Security: Problems and Solutions

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the issues of network security associated with the communication between the client and the server. Analysis is conducted of the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol and the method of authentication, security problems and vulnerabilities are identified, solutions to the problems are suggested.

 

KEYWORDS: Network Security, SMB protocol, authentication,

 

C/EI/193. Proposal. Development of Secure Internet Voting System

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3900
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper presents a proposal for the development of secure Internet Voting System (IVS) expressing concerns about the current system of general elections in the UK and explaining the benefits and disadvantages of IVS. Security issues of a web based IVS are addressed identifying threats to its web applications and suggesting security solutions. The plan of the IVS project implementation is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Web Application, Internet Voting System, Security,

 

C/C/262. Dissertation. Facial Recognition as Tool against Cyber Bullying

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15400
DATE:
2011
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159.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the use of facial recognition as a method to prevent cyber bullying. Literature is reviewed on the definitions and types of cyber bullying listing the methods uses by bullies on the Internet and mobile phones, discussing the adverse effects of the stress caused by cyber bullying on the victims of the bullies, explaining the intentions behind bullying, discussing the ways to reduce the strain caused by bullying, examining facial recognition technologies and their applications against the menace of cyber bullying, reviewing legislation against cyber bullying crime, outlining the respective roles of parents and school, etc. Conclusions are made about the threats of cyber bullying for the younger generation and the ability of facial recognition technology in combination with online communication channels to deal with the problem.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Facial Recognition, Cyber Bullying,

 

C/C/259. Results of a study regarding phishing in the banking sector

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2500
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This paper presents the results of a study on phishing in the banking sector, and data has been collected through use of interviews and secondary data analysis. The paper presents an overview of the questionnaire, and highlights the key findings of the quantitative research results. These include topics like online shopping, phishing scams, the reputation of a bank, the importance of phishing prevention, and phishing attacks. The results of the qualitative research methods are assessed, focusing on topics like tabnapping, SMS phishing scams, anti-phishing dedicated websites, books on internet phishing, and journal articles on phishing. The paper concludes by summarising all of the topics discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Results, phishing, banking, online shopping, phishing scams, phishing prevention, phishing attacks, tabnapping, SMS phishing scams, anti-phishing dedicated websites,

 

C/C/247. Proposal. The differences in the acceptance of Facebook privacy policies and age

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1100
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This proposal presents research for a paper that aims to examine generational differences and the Facebook privacy policies. The paper aims to suggest improvement for online privacy protection policies, to evaluate the fitness for purpose of Facebook’s privacy policy, evaluation of user attitudes to the privacy policy, and to suggest improvements. The review of literature focuses on topics like online privacy and threats to online privacy. Data will be collected through use of secondary literature analysis and surveys.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, age, Facebook, privacy policies, security,

 

C/C/245. Proposal. Modern technology fails to protect children from online bullying: search for IT solution

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1150
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes to investigate the reasons why information communication technology fails to provide protection for children from online threats and bullying. The concept of bullying is examined, the objectives of the proposes research are outlined describing the deliverables of the study intended to curb online bullying by implementing facial and word recognition techniques. Resource plan and time schedule of the research are indicated, resources list is provided.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, protection of children, online bullying, IT solution,

 

C/C/243. The security of wireless networks

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1250
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper discusses wireless networks, aiming to asses how secure they are. The paper begins by providing the background to wireless networks, followed by an overview of the services they can offer like wireless LAN (WLANs). The paper then identifies the reasons why they can be secure, like the infrastructure architecture and encryption. The paper concludes with recommendations for companies that want to use wireless networks.

 

KEYWORDS: Wireless networks, security, wireless LAN, WLAN, infrastructure, architecture, encryption,

 

C/C/237. Evaluation of Linux systems and CVE-2010-0415

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2500
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

This paper discusses Linux systems and the way in which bugs affect them. The paper focuses on the scale, scope, and mitigation of CVE-2010-0415. The way in which Linux systems are affected by the vulnerability is evaluated, followed by the level of threat posed to Linux systems. Examples of system exploits are provided, and the paper provides a detailed description of the problem. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Linux systems, bugs, scope, scale, mitigation, CVE-2010-0415, vulnerability!,

 

C/C/220. An overview of the role of Samba within UNIX Networks

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900
DATE:
2010
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9.99 GBP

This paper examines the role of Samba computer software that enables cross-platform sharing of network resources. The paper focuses on the software within UNIX networks, from an administrative and security perspective. The paper gives two examples of how Samba can be used, and analyses Samba in relation to brute force attacks and security auditing features.

 

KEYWORDS: Samba, software, security, administrative, brute force attacks, security auditing features, UNIX,

 

C/C/216. Internet security and its importance

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

This paper analyses internet security and its importance, focusing on software based threads and technological ways to preserve systems from these attacks. The paper highlights the four main goals of internet security, confidentiality, integrity, and privacy.

 

KEYWORDS: Internet security, software based threads, system attacks, security systems,

 

C/C/207. Vulnerability analysis of Linux kernel file migrate.c security

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the function the Linux kernel file migrate.c CVE-2010-0415 describing the features of the programme, identifying vulnerability centers around the pointer ‘node’ in the kernel file migrate.c, addressing the problems posed by this vulnerability, and suggesting possible solutions to these problems.

 

KEYWORDS: Linux, security, vulnerability, CVE-2010-0415,