Module 5 Entry

Computers have become advanced over the years and have had both a positive and negative affect on the world. One way the world has become safer is because of a variety of security developments.  One way is doorbell cameras. These cameras allow homeowners to see the outsider of the house and can be connected to their phones. Some of the cameras are even motion censored. This triggers the camera and sends an alert to the owner’s phone. Another security development made by computers are firewalls. Firewalls detect suspicious activity and deny or grant access to users. This helps protect information within businesses. There are many other security platforms other than firewalls such as private wifi. Another way computers have helped make the world a safe place is it helps doctors in the medical field. An obvious way that they are helpful is that it collects and stores patients data. One way computers can be used is to take x-rays. Another way they can be used is to measure a patient’s heart rate, breathing, and monitor their body. This is helpful because it gives examiners a visual idea of what is going on, rather than making an observation based on what the patient is telling them. On the contrary, computers have also had a negative side. One way is that it provides a threat to business. With the advancements in technology, it has become easier for people to hack systems. This poses a threat to companies who obtain important records, such as the government. This really affects small businesses, because they have a lack of resources and may not be able to obtain the most up to date security platform. Engineers make cybersecurity safer by identifying threats within systems. They test these systems and find what weaknesses are there. They then use their knowledge to find solutions to these weaknesses.