An operating system is a program which controls the execution of application programs and acts as an intermediary between the user of a computer and the computer hardware. A program which is being executed is also called a process or job. The different types of Operating Systems are discussed below: Batch Processing Here, in this […]
Digital Forensics
Introduction to Operating Systems
A computer system consists of three main components, namely, the hardware, the software, and the user. Software can be further divided into mainly two parts: Application software and System Software. Application software are the end-user programs or merely the applications meant to help the user with various tasks, such as creating documents, spreadsheets, etc., whereas system software is responsible […]
Introduction to Computers
A Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes it under the control of a set of instructions , also known as program, gives the result (output), and stores the information for future use. The main functions of a computer can, thus, be simplified as follows: […]
Digital Signature and its Working
What is a digital signature? As the name suggests, a digital signature is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature or stamped seal. To be more specific, a digital signature is a mathematical technique which is used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, document or software. Although it isan alternative to signing […]
Overview of Information Security – Assets and Access Control
An asset is something that is useful or valuable to an individual or an organisation and it can take the form of property, information and even personnel. While all assets are valuable, the level of sensitivity and criticality to an organisation may differ. Classification of Assets The main objective of of Information Security is to […]
7 Online Safety Tips for Women and Children on Social Media
Social media, also known as social networking sites, refers to a website or an application, which was introduced with an aim to build relationships and create social networks. It allows its users to not only build a personal profile for communicating with friends but also share personal information such as photos, music and videos. Today, […]



