Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

The technologies of information and communication technologies (ICT) are the result of putting interacting computing and telecommunications. Everything, in order to improve the processing, storage and transmission of information.

Thus achieving improve the level of our communications. Creating new forms of communication faster and of higher quality. Improvements that reduce costs and time, applicable to both the business world and life itself. Providing us with greater comfort and improving our quality of life while advocating for the environment.

What Make up Information and Communication Technologies?

Terminals, networks and services, therefore, can also be classified according to whether they make use of one or another of these elements.

In relation to devices, much has been achieved. The computer has evolved since its appearance and continues to do so at a dizzying pace. Like the peripheral devices that complement it, offering other possibilities.

Technology has not stagnated in computers. We are surprised by introducing new types of terminals in our lives or improving their characteristics. What happened to that mobile phone whose only function was to call. Now they are much more sophisticated devices that have revolutionized communication. Video calling, free text messaging apps, social media, etc. are some examples.

As for the networks that allow devices to be interconnected, the cornerstone would be the internet. Its impact on society cannot be explained in a few lines, but it is what makes this world go round. ICTs have done a lot of hard work in the field of networking. Improving fixed telephony, mobile telephony, the internet itself, going from the telephone connection to broadband, then to fiber optics and bringing the connection to mobiles. Thus allowing us to be informed at the moment.

The other element that make up information and communication technologies are services. The range of services offered to us is increasing: email, information search, online banking, electronic commerce , e-administration, e-government *, private services, leisure services, etc.

What do ICTs Bring to the Company?

We are going to respond by distinguishing three levels.
At the information level: It reduces costs and improves its use and transmission. (see document management)
Company structure level: Improves communication and personal relationships of workers.

At a commercial level: Extension of the market (electronic commerce), decrease in logistics costs , facilitate feedback with customers and improve brand image.

Conclusion

Information and communication technologies are a tool that serves to make our lives easier and more comfortable, both personally and professionally, and it also gives our planet a little encouragement. Therefore, why not give the green light to these advances.

What is Heuristic Analysis?

Heuristic analysis is a technique of detecting viruses by analyzing the code for suspicious properties.

Traditional virus detection methods identify malware by comparing the code of a program with the code of known virus types that have previously notice, analyzed, and register in a database, known as signature detection.

Cybercriminals continually develop new threats, and heuristic analysis is one of the few methods used to deal with the sheer volume of these new threats to see daily.

Furthermore, heuristic analysis is one of the few methods capable of fighting polymorphic viruses, a term for malicious code that is constantly changing and adapting. The its analysis incorporates advanced security solutions offered by companies like Kaspersky to detect new threats can cause damage, without the need for a specific signature.

How does Heuristic Analysis Work?

Heuristic analysis can use different techniques. A heuristic method, known as static heuristic analysis. And involves breaking down a suspicious program and analyzing its source code. This code compares to other known viruses in the heuristic database if a certain percentage of the source code matches something in the its database, the code flag is a possible threat.

Another method is know as dynamic heuristics. When scientists want to analyze something suspicious without endangering society. They store the substance in a controlled environment, such as a secure laboratory, and conduct the tests there. The heuristic analysis follows a similar process, but in a virtual world.

Separate the program or part of the dubious code in a practice virtual machine or sandbox. And let the antivirus program test the code and recreate what  if the dubious document were to run. It examines each command as it active and looks for suspicious behavior. Such as self-replication, overwriting of files, and other common virus practices.

Possible Problems

Heuristic analysis is ideal for identifying new threats. To be effective, its must be carefully tune to achieve the best possible detection of new threats without generating false positives in completely harmless codes.

So its tools are often just one of the weapons in a sophisticated antivirus arsenal. They are typically uses in conjunction with other virus detection methods, such as signature scanning and other proactive technologies.

Social Network Service (SNS) 

A social network service (in English Social Networking Services, SNS ) is a social media that allows you to connect with other people through a web platform. It is made up of teams, servers, programs, drivers, transmitters, receivers, and above all, people who share a relationship, mainly friendships. Likewise, These have common interests and activities or get interest in exploring interests and activities from other users. 

Social networks use to communicate with groups of people from different countries without the conventional limitations of email or phone calls and Videoconferencing. Likewise, some services allow group conversations. They do not grant time, space, or certain tools provided by social network services. 

Social networking services are frequently accessed through advanced computers, tablets, and cell phones, among other smart devices. 

SNS

SNS are online administrations that permit you to assemble an open or semi-open client inside a restrict framework and to verbalize a rundown of different clients with whom an association shares.

View and browse your list of establishing connections and those made by other users within the same system.  In short, Social networks allow us to meet people from other countries or our same state. 

Similarly, Social networks are mostly used to communicate with groups of people from different countries without the conventional limitations of email or phone calls and video calls.

Moreover, some services allow group conversations. They do not grant them time, space, on the other hand, certain tools that social network services have.

Firstly Social networking services are frequently accessed through advanced computers, tablets, and cell phones, among other smart devices. Secondly social networking services require the user to create an account and a user profile to access the services offered even though. Therefore, Most networks incorporate the option to upload personal profile images such as drawings or photos of themselves. Certain networks are characterized by assigning an avatar to each user, which can be modified by him at will and within certain limits.

Social Networking Services (SNS) can be Classify into Two Broad Categories:

• Internal and private social networks (ISN): They consist of a group of people within a company, association, society, education, and organization.
• External social networks : (ESN): An open network available to web users to communicate, designed to attract advertisers. However, Users often take on the role of “friends” even without prior friendship with other users.

In most social network services, upon request or invitation to establish “virtual” contact. Likewise, users must confirm that they are friends or accept the connection; however, after which they will be linked. Social networks generally have privacy controls that allow the user to choose who can see their profile or contact them, among other functions. Many social networking sites incorporate a function of favorites or “likes” (‘I like’ in English) to indicate the rating of the content shared by each user. 

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages of Social Network Service (SNS)

• Brand strengthening for those companies actively presents on social networks.
• Facilitates communication between companies and customers.
• You can do school activities as a team. certainly, if the members are in different places.
• It can be used to maintain communication with family and friends who are far away at a 
• low cost.
• Interaction with people from different cities, states, and even allover countries.
• Sending various files (photographs, documents, etc.)
• Reencounter with known people.
• Social networks allow participatory mobilization in politics.
• Discussion and debate forums.
• Enables collaborative learning.
• In commercial networks, it makes it easier to publicize products.
• They are of great help to police corporations in the investigation of a crime or crime.

Disadvantages of Social Network Service (SNS)

• Privacy is a topic of discussion in many areas.
• Any unknown and dangerous person can have access to personal information, violating accounts, and becoming vulnerable to various dangers.
• It takes away from interacting with people from the same environment, which can lead to isolation from family, friends, etc.
• To enter a social network, you can lie about age.
• To create an account, it is necessary to be at least 13 years old, although there are still no effective systems to confirm or deny the age.
• Ability to create multiple accounts with false names.
• It creates the possibility of becoming dependent on it.
• There is a large percentage of people who do not yet have computer equipment, internet or electricity; therefore, they can exclude from this service.
• Interpersonal relationships become less entrench.
• It generates an information overload that is difficult to counter. 
• It fosters a departure from reality itself, avoiding living in the here and now, and avoiding favoring an introspection for personal growth.
• Contact with potentially dangerous people.
• About companies, mistakes are exposes to everyone.
• There is a risk of creating false company profiles on social networks, discrediting the products and brand.