FOUNDATION IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY : BASIC INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

This comprehensive document about Information Systems is from the basics of efficiently managing data, information, and databases. It also looks at the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and the Input-Process-Output (IPO) model which are vital in computing processes, as well as multimedia elements like text, graphics, audio, video, and animation. Among them are the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Cognitive Computing that has disrupted industries. Also covered here are Mobile Security, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) plus Smart Personal Assistants. The internet, intranet, and various network topologies including network cables form this chapter on Network Computing. The chapter on Cloud Computing explores cloud databases with highlights on Google Workspace tools that promote collaboration and productivity. Phishing Malware Ransomware Malvertising Social Engineering Attacks are types of Cybersecurity threats discussed while it also mentions some ways to fight against such security risks. This document emphasizes the importance of advanced technologies in securing information online securely. Keywords: Information Systems, data management, multimedia, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Mobile Security, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Smart Personal Assistants, Network Computing, Cloud databases, Cybersecurity.