Book Review: Cyber War – The next threat to national security and what to do about it by Richard A. Clarke Two of the most talked about issues are probably China and the cyber war. When it comes to both these issues, there seems to be developing some kind of a strong connection between the…
SUMMARY I enjoy traveling around West Africa, especially around culturally rich regions blending nature with modern infrastructural developments. Both my air and road travels around this ECOWAS subregion in the last 15 years has been both instructive and enriching for me. I have been culturally immersed with diversity in languages, religion, culture, food, architecture, climate,…
Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2016 study on identity fraud reveals that every minute, online fraudsters steal $35,600 in the US. In UK, one in 10 people have fallen victim to fraud or online offences. While this might make you wary of mobile banking and investing on the go, the good news is that most fraud…
Smart home automation is earning swift recognition among consumers around the world. In today’s day and age, a lot of emphasis is being given to the technologies that make the daily lives comfortable, fast, and easy. Automation is one of such booming technologies witnessing advancements in terms of innovation and applications at a supersonic pace.…
You can not realistically ban encryption. Encryption is used to protect communication through electronic devices; it protects your bank information and online accounts. This is cryptography, it is used in hundreds of systems. We have politicians speaking about banning these technologies. How can this be? British Prime minister David Cameron has raised a red flag…
A brain-based classroom is one in which students are actively engaged in learning. What exactly does it mean for students to be actively engaged? It certainly is not having students complete worksheets, answer basic questions, or take notes of a lecture. Take a minute to think about the definitions of these two words. The word…
Need of payroll-software in India is growing at a faster rate especially after the recession period. The main reason behind this is organizations are hiring more individuals, which is therefore giving rise to the organizational hierarchy. Organizational hierarchy means the organizational structure is increasing and therefore the as the structure will increase the need will…
Imagine if a car robot automatically figures out directions for your travel using Google Maps. The next step is to imagine a next generation of transport without drivers. If sensors are built to automatically detect fellow people who cross the road or other cars that approach this car, then the automatic sensors can guide the…
Before buying personal or business checks you should inform yourself of the best ways to protect yourself from check fraud. Since man has written checks check fraud has existed. Like any fraud, check fraud emerged as crafty con artists discovered they could photocopy checks or alter checks to steal money from innocent victims. Thanks to…
Welcoming Stakeholders as a Source of Innovation I used to rave about a board game called "Snakes and Ladders" when I was a kid. It made me sad to land on a snake (and thus move back), but I got a kick every time I landed on a ladder (and thus jumped forward). Organizations are…