That can mean finishing your degree months or even years faster than in a traditional program. Accelerated programs require focus and dedication. But for students who thrive in that environment, that commitment pays off. Majors complete their degree in less time. They also see the payoff of their degree sooner. An accelerated CS degree can jumpstart your tech career or help you advance in your current role. How does an accelerated computer science degree work?...

Just about everything you do on your connected devices begins with a DNS query. So, when searching in your web browser’s address bar or from just about any app on your mobile device, DNS is at work. The problem is that standard DNS isn’t secure, meaning all your queries are sent over the network as plain text. Why is that a problem? Let’s say you’re on a public network (like a coffee shop), and you start searching for sundry things on your Android device....

Research from IDC has shown health data growth to be exponential: By 2020, the industry to will generate around 2,314 exabytes (EB) of data. Just to put that into perspective, 1 EB is equal to 1 billion gigabytes. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has created a specific definition of health data that requires protection under the auspices of the Privacy Rule. These data are referred to as Protected Health Information (PHI) and fall under the umbrella of “individually-identifiable health information,” “identifiable” being the operative word which we will talk more about later....

So what is RCS, and how can it change messaging on Android? Let us explain! What is RCS and how does it work? RCS (Rich Communication Services) is a communication protocol between phones and carriers that aims to replace the old conventional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) services with a more interactive messaging experience. The idea behind replacing SMS and MMS with RCS is to make the messaging experience on Android on par with the modern standards, which allow users to enjoy a rich messaging experience, much like Apple’s iMessage or some of the popular internet-based messaging services like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger....

Look no further: this article will give you answers to both questions. We will detail what VDPs are, who they are for and what you need to include in a VDP. Think of this article as the Vulnerability Disclosure Policy 101 that your proverbial mental library of tech knowledge has been needing. What is a vulnerability disclosure policy? What is a CVE? VDPs are the first step that an organization takes to protect itself from an attack and leads to a heightened level of information security awareness within the IT or security team and within the organization itself....

What Is The Difference Between iPhone 7 Plus And iPhone 8 Plus? The tech giant Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus was released in September 2016, and just after the launch of the iPhone 7 Plus, of course, the tech giant Apple launched its iPhone 8 Plus in September 2017. We all know very well that if we compare the design of the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus they are very similar in design and size, but, still they have considerable differences as they are iPhones from different generations....

However, cybercriminals are constantly developing new and clever techniques to rip you off. If they can find a loophole they can exploit, they will certainly use it as much as they can. Take these number of apps, for example. They may look like harmless fun now but are they hiding a dark secret that will bite you down the road? These iOS apps are bad news Fourteen iOS apps that are available in Apple’s App Store were found to be communicating with and sending information to a server that’s associated with an Android-based malware known as Golduck....

Originally designed for industrial application, the QR code has gained popularity in advertising industry. Now lets see how they operate on mobile platforms. QR codes can be used in iOS devices like iPhone/iPad/iPod and Google’s Android operating system, as well as the 3rd party applications like the ‘Google Goggles’. The browsers in these devices support URI redirection, allowing the metadata from the QR code to the existing applications on the device....

But before we dive into seeing how eSIM can cause such a disruption, let’s first address some basic questions. What is a SIM, and how does it work? A SIM or Subscriber Identity Module is a small integrated-circuit in the form of a chip that is used to perform all network-related operations. These operations can be anything from calling and messaging to browsing the internet. In a nutshell, a SIM is the most important component when it comes to carrying out a large number of operations on your phone....

Must read: How does NordVPN work? Plus how to set it up and use itHow does ExpressVPN work? Plus how to set it up and use itHow does Surfshark work? How to set up and use the VPN See also: Best VPN services: Safe and fast don’t come for freeHow to install and set up a VPN on iOS, Mac, Windows, and AndroidThe fastest VPNs: NordVPN, Hotspot Shield, and ExpressVPN comparedThe best VPN services: Safe and fast don’t come freeThe best free VPNs: Why they don’t existHow to use a VPN to protect your internet privacyWhy free VPNs are not a risk worth takingHotspot Shield review: Here’s a VPN that actually lives up to its hypeNordVPN review: Revamping security practices, but still usefulReader question answered: If I have https, do I need a VPN?...

We all use up the windows computer, store our basic to advanced media files or documents, etc., and while doing that, we all know that all this data certainly sits on the storage of the computer device. Now for all the files, you probably might be known that Windows uses the same storage partition, but it is not true as there are some important files and data called System Volume Information Folder that are placed in some unique partition made by Windows....

Security awareness training in healthcare holds significance from many perspectives. Not only is it important to comply with healthcare regulations, it also plays a role in driving a team approach to healthcare security to include workplace ethics, risky behavior and potential beneficial outcomes that result from being security-aware. Healthcare Security in 2016 According to a study conducted by TrapX Labs of TrapX Security, the healthcare industry was hit by about 93 major cyber attacks in 2016, which is about 36 more attacks than in 2015....

Nowadays, most high and medium ranges devices incorporate NFC. As NFC has now become one of the essential elements in the smartphone world, and not only that, even there are reviewers who also reduce the score of a device if it does not offer this technology. What Is NFC And How To Use It On Your Android? With Android Pay or Samsung Pay services, NFC technologies have become very common....

What is Quiet Hours Feature in Windows 10 & How To Configure It The method is quite simple and easy and you just need to follow the simple steps that we have mentioned below. Steps To Configure Quiet Hours in Windows 10: Click on the Notifications Icon on the bottom right corner on the taskbar of your Windows 10 screen. This will open up the Action center on the screen and if you have collapsed the Actions just expand these by clicking on the “Expand” link....

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form college students fill out to determine their eligibility for financial aid. Every postsecondary school in the U.S. requires students seeking financial aid to complete the FAFSA. Doing so can make you eligible to receive scholarships, subsidized loans, grants, and other financial aid. It’s even a requirement for some merit-based scholarships. In other words, it’s worth your time. Completing the FAFSA requires buckling down and gathering financial and citizenship information....

Today, companies are continuously seeking ways to modernize endpoint security in order to detect threats faster and ensure effective response across complex infrastructures. Attack forensics is just one element of improving endpoint detection and response. Another critical factor is complete visibility. Intelligence-gathering on what happened before, during and after an attack has never been more vital, not only for the sake of better protecting infrastructures, but also because new laws and legislation such as GDPR require organizations to provide thorough reporting of data breaches....

Depending on the level, electrical engineering degree curriculums include classes in circuitry, instrumentation, and electromagnetism. Electrical engineering degree programs often provide specialization opportunities. You can focus your training in one of the many subfields, including power generation, microelectronics, biomedical engineering. Here, we examine the types of training and skills available in the different electrical engineering degrees and what you can expect from them. What skills do electrical engineering programs teach students?...

SIM cards also have an ID number, or international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), attached to them, as well as a personal identification number (PIN) to protect against theft. The IMSI identifies the phone to your network and lets the network know if there’s an active subscription tied to it. Here is some other information stored on your SIM card: Advice of Charge: This estimates the cost of mobile services for your phone....

What is a VPN and how does it work? A VPN or Virtual Private Network is a service that allows you to access the Internet securely and anonymously as if you were connected to a private network. It was primarily developed for corporate use where companies required getting their sensitive data in-and-out of their servers on a public network using remote-access. However, as more people are starting to take Internet privacy and security seriously, the use of VPN is increasing noticeably....

It’s at the root of improving standards of care for database management, developing robust sequencing technologies, and applying appropriate scientific and ethical conditions for research, clinical practice, and public health. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of bioinformatics in drug designing and development, genomics, and biotechnology, then enroll in your program today. What is bioinformatics? Bioinformatics is the study of biology, computer science, and information technology. Many scientists refer to the field as computational biology....