Technology

Introduction – Identify the issue or idea. Explain why the topic was selected and what you are trying to achieve (what is your end goal). The introduction should not be more than half a page; details will be discussed in the follow-on areas.  Areas of interest, activity or issue – Define the issue or idea in greater detail. Define the specific problem or problems or new idea. Identify other underlining or related issues as well as dependencies. Explain what impacts will result if not addressed.  Research Findings – Summarize your research findings and what they contribute to the study of the issue or idea. You must identify (cite) the sources of the research or class material related to your topic that you include in the findings.  Proposed solution(s), idea(s), courses of action(s). List solutions, ideas or courses of action with an analysis of its effectiveness (how will your suggestions affect or change the current situation). If more than one idea is suggested, provide an analysis that covers all proposed suggestions.  Conclusion – Summarize the conclusions of your paper.

As distributed systems become more common, the transmission of content securely, efficiently and effectively is important. Content centric networking (CCN) seeks to address these issues. Write a 5 to 6-page research paper on content centric networking (CCN). The focus of your research should be on how CCN can facilitate distributed file system architectures. Your references will need to be only from the ACM and IEEE journals.

Assignment: For this assignment you will be asked to choose ONE out of four case-studies and write a case-study analysis of it. Your analysis should be 1200 words (+/- 10%) long (excluding the Reference List). You must paraphrase the case study and remember to reference the case study itself in the reference list. The below case-studies will be posted under Modules under the heading ›ASSIGNMENT 4: Case Study‹ 78 hours before the submission date on 16 December at 16:00, London time. Tesla Musk Fitbit Uber For each case study, there will be an accompanying file containing discussion points that you should read carefully. Analyzing a case-study involves becoming familiar with the scenario it is dealing with. It involves thinking about the problems and challenges the company/person is dealing with and thinking carefully about recommendations, strategies and solutions that might help. Having a real interest in or prior knowledge of one of the companies/ people under discussion helps, as it brings more depth to your analysis. More information on how to analyze a case-study can be found in the guidelines below. Guidelines on how to write a case-study analysis: https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/writing-case-study-analysis (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Precise grading rubrics and formatting guidelines for this assignment plus an example case study are posted under Modules, week 14, class 1. The deadline for submitting your essay is Saturday, 19 December at 23:59, London time. What is a Case Study? “A case study analysis requires you to investigate a business problem, examine the alternative solutions, and propose the most effective solution using supportive evidence. A case study should include background information on the specific topic, an analysis of the case under study showing problems or effective strategies, as well as recommendations. A case study can focus on a business or entire industry, a specific project or program, or a person.” From Writing a Case-Study Analysis. Website available here: https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/writing-case-study-analysis (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Option 1: This assignment allows you to think through how data gathering and surveillance functions in your own life. This will allow you to make more conscious and deliberate decisions about how much you want to be tracked and to what extent you want to protect your data. We will use the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Surveillance Self-Defense Guide to do this. You can find the full resource here: https://ssd.eff.org/en  (Links to an external site.)  (Much of the information is targeted towards high-risk individuals like journalists and activists.)  First, research what your vulnerabilities might be and/or what tracking and privacy practices you might be opting into without know. Read through these guides from the EFF: Protecting Yourself on Social Networks: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/protecting-yourself-social-networks  (Links to an external site.) Communicating with Others: https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/want-security-starter-pack#communicating-others  (Links to an external site.) How Do I Protect Myself Against Malware: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-do-i-protect-myself-against-malware  (Links to an external site.) The Problem with Mobile Phones: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/problem-mobile-phones  (Links to an external site.) (You might also want to run this diagnostic on your browser to determine how protected you are from tracking: https://panopticlick.eff.org/  (Links to an external site.)  ) If these resources don’t fit your needs, you might want to use some of the EFF’s other materials instead. You are also free find your own resources beyond what is required above. Based on your reading and research, identify three changes that you could make to give you better control over your data and privacy. What they are will depend on what you are doing already. It could range from basic privacy setting to fully encrypted anonymous communication. Your paper should: Detail the three changes you could make. Explain what you are doing now and what the potential problem is with that practice/setting/etc. Explain what you could change to mitigate this risk/vulnerability/privacy risk/etc. Indicate whether you intend to make this change and why or why not. Cite the above EFF or other equivalent resources in your discussion of each possible change. Use this resource as one resource: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/06/06/theme-3-risk-is-part-of-life-the-internet-of-things-will-be-accepted-despite-dangers-because-most-people-believe-the-worst-case-scenario-would-never-happen-to-them/

Assignment instructions: A meme is captioned image or video that illustrates a concept. Memes often have a funny element to it. For this assignment, create a meme that illustrates a concept you learned in class. The concept must be from the textbook or one of our class lectures.  Here are some examples of memes: https://www.google.com/search?q=meme&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS874US874&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjNhr_tnavtAhUGRTABHVkJD6kQ_AUoAXoECBIQAw&biw=1707&bih=818 To assist you in the creation of your meme, there are many free meme generators you can use. They are listed below: Meme Generator – Imgflip Kapwing  Adobe Spark Post To submit your assignment, upload it to this assignment dropbox. This extra credit assignment is worth up to 15 extra credit points on your final speech assignment. If your meme does not illustrate a concept from class, you will not earn credit for the assignment. Late assignments will not be accepted.

In your final case study, you will analyze five Google technologies that are current under research and development, including the self-driving automobile and four other technologies of your choice.  The last chapter of your textbook discusses the search and advertising technologies of Google.  While Google is best known for their search and advertising technologies, they also have a multi-billion dollar research and development department that works on cutting edge technologies ranging from self-driving automobiles to renewable energy.  For your final case study, you will research 4 technologies (in addition to the self-driving automobile) that Google is currently developing, other than the search, advertising, and Gmail features that we are already familiar with. Google technologies currently in research and development include: Self-driving automobile Project Wing (a drone delivery project) Google Fiber Smart Contact Lenses Google Glass Project Loon (providing Internet service via balloon) Home Automation and Smart Thermostats (Google Nest) Renewable Energy and Sustainability Solutions (Advanced Wind Energy, and several others) Spend some time Googling and searching online and you will likely discover several other technologies currently being developed by Google. Below are some links to get you started in your research: Google’s Self-Driving Cars: The Moral Case for Self-Driving Cars Self-Driving Cars Could Save 300,000 Lives Per Decade in America Self-driving cars could save more than 21,700 lives, $450B a year Google’s Project Wing Google Fiber Research at Google Questions for Discussion: 1. In addition to the self-driving automobile (which everyone will analyze), which other four Google technologies would you like to research for your Final Case Studies? 2. Share one interesting finding with the class about each of the five technologies you will be researching (your four chosen technologies plus the self-driving automobile). 3. Which of these technologies do you think has the greatest potential to improve our society in the future? Why?

Identification of Office Security Violations “Today’s state-of-the-art network security appliances do a great job of keeping the cyber monsters from invading your business. But what do you do when the monster is actually inside the security perimeter? Unfortunately, all of the crosses, garlic, wooden stakes, and silver bullets in the world have little effect on today’s most nefarious cyber creatures” (Manky, 2010). Review the Office Security Violations media from this unit’s studies and identify at least five security violations. For each violation, describe a remediation strategy. Assuming the role of auditor, develop an e-mail for the director of this facility and include the violations as well as the remediation strategies. Be sure to discuss a date for a second audit.

According to the reading, Global Mass Media, in one paragraph discuss in detail the advantages to American society of U.S. popular culture spreading around the world. According to the reading, Global Mass Media, in a second paragraph, discuss in detail the disadvantages to American society AND to other people and cultures …of U.S. popular culture spreading around the world. Please do one paragraph for each question. ~200 words for each, total of 400 words.

*How has technology changed how humans create art? * Historical overview. * Much artistic production today uses new technology and digital forms of expression. Provide examples. * How has new technology inflated the traditional production of art? * How do some artists use new technology in their production? * Some believe digital art is art. Present their argument. * Others believe digital art is not art. Present their argument. * What is your view? Why?

Please write a response to the Frontline Documentary The Facebook Dilemma in which you discuss the role of social media in our society. I specifically want you to share your thoughts on the phenomenons of fake news, disinformation and misinformation. What are we learning about the power of social media as a technology? What are your thoughts about the future of social media and its power to influence us? Links:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T48KFiHwexM              https://youtu.be/EuA4qxPbpQE Important Notice: This is not a discussion board assignment for you to share your political thoughts and opinions. This is about the technology of social media. I specfically avoided posting this module during the past two weeks to avoid the discussion devolving into a political discourse. So please avoid any rants, or divisive comments that are centered around politics.