Operating Security security
Enforcing Authentication Authentication is the first line of defence in any secure system – it verifies that users are who they claim to be before […]
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Ethical and legal implications of software development
Intellectual property Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind that are protected by law. In software development, IP includes source code, algorithms, documentation, […]
Functional and non-functional example
Here is an example of a Word Processing software project Functional Requirements (What it does): Non-Functional Requirements (How it does it / Qualities):
Security Solutions to Network Threats
Analysis of Log Files: The process of reviewing and interpreting system logs to identify, investigate, and respond to security incidents or suspicious activities. Anti-malware: Software […]
Role of ACID in database transactions
ACID is a set of properties that guarantee that database transactions are processed reliably. ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. Atomicity Atomicity ensures […]
External network threats
Social Engineering (Phishing) Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where the attacker deceives the victim into providing sensitive information, such as passwords or […]
Ethical and legal implications for developers of software
Impacts of software in society Computer Malware, such as Viruses In Australia, the creation and distribution of computer malware like viruses, worms, and trojans are […]
Characteristics of object-oriented programming concepts
Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a way of writing computer programs that focuses on organising code into reusable, modular components called objects. Objects are like real-world […]
Types of testing framework for development
Acceptance testing This is the final testing phase based on user needs, where the functional requirements gathered during the “investigate” stage are verified to ensure […]
Common algorithms
NOTE: You do not have to “memorise” the code examples below, but you must be able to understand what each line of code does! You […]