Chapter 6 and 7 Highlights - 6 Facts Learned Blog

Assignment 5 - After reading Chapter 6 and 7, post to your blog 3 facts you learned from each chapter. Tell the fact, definition, or explain what you learned.

Chapter 6

Fact 1 - I learned that Web-based chat sites offer the same features as text-based chat and instant messaging without requiring the user to dowload or install any software. This makes Web-based chat more convenient and easier to use.

Fact 2 - I learned that Web 2.0 is sometimes referred to as the "new Internet". Web 2.0, in fact is not a "new" Internet at all. This was a term used to indicate a change in the way people used the Web. The Web had evolved to make it easier to create and interact with content. Connected people were now able to push information to other users.

Fact 3 - I learned that YouTube was one of the first Web sites created that allowed public video sharing. Major networks and music labels saw YouTube as an advertising tool and created partnerships that contributed to YouTube's success.

Chapter 7

Fact 1 -I learned that computer security threats are categorized into three categories. The three categories of computer security threats are secrecy threats, integrity threats, and necessity threats. Some threats can be classified into more than one category.

Fact 2 -I learned that physical and logical security are the two forms of security used to protect assets from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. Physical security refers to the use of tangible devices to protect assets, such as locks, alarms, safes, etc...Logical security refers to the use of a nonphysical means to protect assets, such as password protection.

Fact 3- I learned that active content such as Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX components can be used as entry points for malicious purposes. A Java applet could be used to consume a computer's resources. An ActiveX component could be used to reformat a hard drive.