The Cyber Shield
Cyberattacks are on the rise in our hyper-digitized world. At a time when every click can open the door to a new threat, how can individuals and organizations protect themselves? This comprehensive guide to cybersecurity illuminates key concepts such as threat modelling, risk assessment, and the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability). With relatable scenarios and actionable best practices, it demystifies the various types of cyber threats, ranging from malware and phishing for login credentials to propaganda on social media fronts and ransomware. Including effective responses to successful attacks, case studies show the real-world impact of cybercrime and equip everyone from laypeople to experts with the digital literacy necessary to reclaim control in a perilous landscape.
Data Engineering for Cybersecurity
Turn raw logs into real intelligence. Security teams rely on telemetry--the continuous stream of logs, events, metrics, and signals that reveal what's happening across systems, endpoints, and cloud services. But that data doesn't organize itself. It has to be collected, normalized, enriched, and secured before it becomes useful. That's where data engineering comes in. In this hands-on guide, cybersecurity engineer James Bonifield teaches you how to design and build scalable, secure data pipelines using free, open source tools such as Filebeat, Logstash, Redis, Kafka, and Elasticsearch and more. You'll learn how to collect telemetry from Windows including Sysmon and PowerShell events, Linux files and syslog, and streaming data from network and security appliances. You'll then transform it into structured formats, secure it in transit, and automate your deployments using Ansible. You'll also learn how to: Encrypt and secure data in transit using TLS and SSHCentrally manage code and configuration files using GitTransform messy logs into structured eventsEnrich data with threat intelligence using Redis and MemcachedStream and centralize data at scale with KafkaAutomate with Ansible for repeatable deploymentsWhether you're building a pipeline on a tight budget or deploying an enterprise-scale system, this book shows you how to centralize your security data, support real-time detection, and lay the groundwork for incident response and long-term forensics.
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting
Traditional vs Generative AI Pentesting: A Hands-On Approach to Hacking explores the evolving landscape of penetration testing, comparing traditional methodologies with the revolutionary impact of Generative AI.
Big Data and Social Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th China National Conference on Big Data and Social Computing, BDSC 2025, held in Kunming, China, during August 15-17, 2025. The 40 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 140 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Digital Society Construction and Governance; Modelling and Simulation of Social Systems; Internet Intelligent Algorithm Governance; Social Network and Group Behavior; Innovation, Risks, and Security of Large Language Models; Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Science; Applications of Large Language Models in Societal Contexts and Social Geography and Urban Computing.
AI and Iot: Driving Business Success and Sustainability in the Digital Age
Modern REST API Development in Go
Master REST API design in Go in a pragmatic way by building production-ready web services using the Go standard library and idiomatic patternsKey Features: - Build scalable APIs using Go's robust standard library and HTTP tooling- Explore security, observability, and testing from a backend engineering perspective- Learn foundational REST principles by building a complete Go-based projectBook Description: Modern REST API Development in Go is a hands-on guide to understanding and applying REST principles using Go's powerful standard library. In an era where interconnected systems demand robust and performant APIs, Go offers the perfect combination of simplicity, performance, and tooling to build modern backend services.This book is centered around a complete, real-world REST API project and guides you through every stage of the development process, from building HTTP handlers to applying authentication and generating OpenAPI documentation. You'll learn to structure your application, handle persistence with common libraries like GORM and Squirrel, apply observability patterns through logging and tracing, and ensure code quality through unit and integration tests. Each concept is grounded in REST theory and backed by idiomatic Go practices, enabling you to build APIs that are not only functional but production-ready. By the end of the book, you'll be ready to design, build, and maintain REST APIs in Go.What You Will Learn: - Understand and implement HTTP handlers in Go- Create and manage RESTful routes- Persist and model data using GORM and Squirrel- Secure APIs with JWTs and basic authentication- Validate incoming requests with custom logic- Log and trace API activity for observability- Write unit and integration tests for endpoints- Generate API documentation using OpenAPIWho this book is for: This book is for developers who want to begin building REST APIs using the Go language. Whether you're new to Go or experienced in backend development, you'll gain practical skills and foundational knowledge to build secure, performant, and maintainable APIs. Ideal for backend engineers, system integrators, and full-stack developers entering the Go ecosystem.Table of Contents- Introduction to APIs- Exploring REST APIs- Building a REST Client- Designing Your REST API- Authentication and Authorization- Data Persistency- API Security- API Performance- Deploying Your API- Testing- Documenting with OpenAPI- Metrics, Logs, and Traces- Using GORM- Using the Echo Framework
Building Effective Privacy Programs
Presents a structured approach to privacy management, an indispensable resource for safeguarding data in an ever-evolving digital landscape In today's data-driven world, protecting personal information has become a critical priority for organizations of all sizes. Building Effective Privacy Programs: Cybersecurity from Principles to Practice equips professionals with the tools and knowledge to design, implement, and sustain robust privacy programs. Seamlessly integrating foundational principles, advanced privacy concepts, and actionable strategies, this practical guide serves as a detailed roadmap for navigating the complex landscape of data privacy. Bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, Building Effective Privacy Programs combines in-depth analysis with practical insights, offering step-by-step instructions on building privacy-by-design frameworks, conducting privacy impact assessments, and managing compliance with global regulations. In-depth chapters feature real-world case studies and examples that illustrate the application of privacy practices in a variety of scenarios, complemented by discussions of emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and more. Providing timely and comprehensive coverage of privacy principles, regulatory compliance, and actionable strategies, Building Effective Privacy Programs: Addresses all essential areas of cyberprivacy, from foundational principles to advanced topics Presents detailed analysis of major laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, and their practical implications Offers strategies to integrate privacy principles into business processes and IT systems Covers industry-specific applications for healthcare, finance, and technology sectors Highlights successful privacy program implementations and lessons learned from enforcement actions Includes glossaries, comparison charts, sample policies, and additional resources for quick reference Written by seasoned professionals with deep expertise in privacy law, cybersecurity, and data protection, Building Effective Privacy Programs: Cybersecurity from Principles to Practice is a vital reference for privacy officers, legal advisors, IT professionals, and business executives responsible for data governance and regulatory compliance. It is also an excellent textbook for advanced courses in cybersecurity, information systems, business law, and business management.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15998-15999 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 EU Projects Symposium Workshops, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 42 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: 5th International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions (IWAPS 2025); 6th Workshop on Security, Privacy, and Identity Management in the Cloud (SECPID 2025); First International Workshop on Secure, Trustworthy, and Robust AI (STRAI 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security and Privacy in Intelligent Infrastructures (SP2I 2025). Part II: 5th workshop on Education, Training and Awareness in Cybersecurity (ETACS 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security Testing and Monitoring (STAM 2025); 8th International Workshop on Emerging Network Security (ENS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15998-15999 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 EU Projects Symposium Workshops, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 42 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: 5th International Workshop on Advances on Privacy Preserving Technologies and Solutions (IWAPS 2025); 6th Workshop on Security, Privacy, and Identity Management in the Cloud (SECPID 2025); First International Workshop on Secure, Trustworthy, and Robust AI (STRAI 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security and Privacy in Intelligent Infrastructures (SP2I 2025). Part II: 5th workshop on Education, Training and Awareness in Cybersecurity (ETACS 2025); 5th International Workshop on Security Testing and Monitoring (STAM 2025); 8th International Workshop on Emerging Network Security (ENS 2025).
The Computer Security Workbook
Mastering computer security requires more than just technical knowledge of software, systems and networks--it demands analytical thinking, a problem-solving mindset, and creative reasoning. These skills are best cultivated through practical challenges and structured problem-solving. This book presents a collection of questions and problems on a wide range of topics typically taught in introductory computer security courses, including basic concepts and principles, authentication techniques, access control models and methods, network security, software vulnerabilities, and malware. Topics and features: The content is organized into sections and chapters that are mostly self-contained, so readers can explore them in any order. This unique textbook/reference offers broad appeal: The exercises are intended to complement other learning materials and are tailored to different skill levels, allowing beginners to build a strong foundation while offering advanced challenges to more experienced learners.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
Availability, Reliability and Security
This two-volume set LNCS 15992-15993 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025.The 34 full papers presented in this book together with 8 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 186 submissions.They cover topics such as: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies and Legal Compliance; Network and Communication Security; IoT and Embedded Systems Security; Machine Learning and Privacy; Usable Security and Awareness; System Security; Supply Chain Security, Malware and Forensics; and Machine Learning and Security.
Empowering Marine Corps System Administrators
Organizations cannot protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in today's highly networked systems environment without ensuring that System Administrators are properly trained and meet a minimum standard that is enforced enterprise-wide. Only with this ubiquitous benchmark training, will the System Administrators roles and responsibilities become synchronous to achieving Defense in Depth in the IT realm. The goal of this research is to analyze Marine Corps training methods to identify viable solutions that will produce consistent skill sets and meet requirements set forth in mandates from DoD.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Availability, Reliability and Security
This four-volume set LNCS 15994-15997 constitutes the proceedings of the ARES 2025 International Workshops on Availability, Reliability and Security, held under the umbrella of the 20th International conference on Availability, Reliability and Security, ARES 2025, which took place in Ghent, Belgium, during August 11-14, 2025. The 79 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 173 submissions. They contain papers of the following workshops: Part I: First International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Cyber-Physical Security (AI&CCPS 2025); 8th International Symposium for Industrial Control System and SCADA Cyber Security Research (ICS-CSR 2025); First Workshop on Sustainable Security and Awareness For nExt Generation InfRastructures (SAFER 2025); 4th Workshop on Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0 (SecIndustry 2025). Part II: 6th Workshop on Recent Advances in Cyber Situational Awareness and Data-Centric Approaches (CSA 2025); First International Workshop on Responsible Data Governance, Privacy, and Digital Transformation (RDGPT 2025); 22nd International Workshop on Trust, Privacy and Security in the Digital Society (TrustBus 2025). Part III: 18th International Workshop on Digital Forensics (WSDF 2025); 14th International Workshop on Cyber Crime (IWCC 2025); 9th International Workshop on Cyber Use of Information Hiding (CUING 2025). Part IV: First International Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy Risk Assessments (CPRA 2025); Second International Workshop on Emerging Digital Identities (EDId 2025); Second International Workshop on Security and Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Multimodal Data (SPETViD 2025); 6th International Workshop on Graph-based Approaches for CyberSecurity (GRASEC 2025); 5th International Workshop on Behavioral Authentication for System Security (BASS 2025).
DoD Role for Securing United States Cyberspace
The cyber attacks on Estonia in late April and the early weeks of May 2007 significantly crippled the country, preventing it from performing banking, communications, news reporting, government transactions and command and control activities. Estonia is considered a "Wired Society", much like the United States. Both countries rely on the cyberspace infrastructure economically and politically. Estonia sought assistance outside the country to recover from and to address the attacks. The cyber attacks on Estonia focused world-wide attention on the effects that cyberspace attacks could have on countries. If a cyber attack of national significance occurred against the United States, what would the United States do? The Department of Defense is responsible for protecting the nation and its geographical boundaries from attack, but what is DoD's role for securing the United States' cyberspace? Research was conducted by studying national orders, strategies, policies plans, and doctrine to determine DoD's role for securing the United States' cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Mitigating TCP Degradation Over Intermittent Link Failures Using Intermediate Buffers
This thesis addresses the improvement of data transmission performance in a challenged network. It is well known that the popular Transmission Control Protocol degrades in environments where one or more of the links along the route is intermittently available. To avoid this degradation, this thesis proposes placing at least one node along the path of transmission to buffer and retransmit as needed to overcome the intermittent link. In the four-node, three-link testbed under particular conditions, file transmission time was reduced 20 fold in the case of an intermittent second link when the second node strategically buffers for retransmission opportunity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Heuristically Driven Search Methods for Topology Control in Directional Wireless Hybrid Networks
Information and Networked Communications play a vital role in the everyday operations of the United States Armed Forces. This research establishes a comparative analysis of the unique network characteristics and requirements introduced by the Topology Control Problem (also known as the Network Design Problem). Previous research has focused on the development of Mixed-Integer Linear Program (MILP) formulations, simple heuristics, and Genetic Algorithm (GA) strategies for solving this problem. Principal concerns with these techniques include runtime and solution quality. To reduce runtime, new strategies have been developed based on the concept of flow networks using the novel combination of three well-known algorithms; knapsack, greedy commodity filtering, and maximum flow. The performance of this approach and variants are compared with previous research using several network metrics including computation time, cost, network diameter, dropped commodities, and average number of hops per commodity. The results conclude that maximum flow algorithms alone are not quite as effective as previous findings, but are at least comparable and show potential for larger networks.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Applying Automated Theorem Proving to Computer Security
While more and more data is stored and accessed electronically, better access control methods need to be implemented for computer security. Formal modelling and analysis have been successfully used in certain areas of computer systems, such as verifying the security properties of cryptographic and authentication protocols. However, formal models for computer systems in cyberspace, like networks, have hardly advanced. A highly regarded graduate textbook cites the Take-Grant model created in 1977 as one of the "current" examples of security modelling and analysis techniques. This model is rarely used in practice though. This research implements the Take-Grant Protection model's four de jure rules and Can Share predicate in the Prototype Veri cation System (PVS) which automates model checking and theorem proving. This facilitates the ability to test a given Take-Grant model against many systems which are modelled using digraphs. Two models, one with error checking and one without, are created to implement take-grant rules. The rst model that does not have error checking incorporated requires manual error checking. The second model uses recursion to allow for the error checking. The Can Share theorem requires further development.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Engaging Cyber Communities
There are 1.7 billion Internet users worldwide as of October, 2009 and growing. The dramatic growth in online users in conjunction with the influence of social communities in cyberspace is having an effect in current and future international affairs. Despite the growing amount of activity performed by social groups in cyberspace, the US military remains focused on technology centric operations such as computer network attack and computer network defense. This leads to the question of whether the US military is missing an opportunity by not focusing on online social communities. This research performed a problem and solutions methodology to investigate this question. The research came up with the criteria of value and risk to analyze whether the US military should engage cyber communities. The results of this study suggest engaging online communities can augment the technology-centric solutions. Engaging online communities can help to degrade, deceive, and exploit adversaries operations in cyberspace. Engaging online communities can also influence and help respond to social groups' issues and concerns. Without responding or influencing these groups they are left to their own vagaries as well as negative and adversarial influence. There are risks associated with engaging online communities due to the ubiquitous reach of cyberspace. An ill-conceived comment, text, or video can be sent globally and have a negative impact to objectives and reputation. However, this study finds applying controls and rules of engagement in undertaking these operations can mitigate the risks. Thus, the US military needs to develop these capabilities and engage social communities in cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Dominating Networks in Cyberspace
Recognized as an equal to the air, land, sea and space domains, US military operators must gain dominance over cyberspace, in order to maintain its superior edge in military operations throughout the world. Cyberspace "dominance" over computer networks can be achieved, but only in providing support for freedom of action to friendly forces, within the other domains. Doctrine played an important role in defining the fundamental idea of cyber dominance. In addition, an extensive literature review of books, reports and recent articles from the Internet security sites provided the background on cyber threats in the world and the laws that governed military operations in cyberspace. The paper culminates in applying this information in a scenario of a cyber attack from China on the US. It shows the effects a network attack could have and proves how cyber dominance can be achieved.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Flying and Fighting in Cyberspace
This research paper develops the foundation for a new military operating concept to "fight the net" in support of 8th Air Force requirements and stand-up as the new Cyber Command. It applies the Air Force Concept Development framework to examine cyberspace as a newly designated warfare domain, and proposes cyber capabilities and effects that the Air Force should develop and apply as it seeks to execute its mission in cyberspace. Before the Air Force can effectively lead in the cyber domain, it must first fully characterize cyber conditions, threats, and vulnerabilities, and clearly define how and where it can contribute to the national cyberspace strategy. Once the Air Force accomplishes these tasks, it can then focus on the nature of war in the cyber domain and consider the implications for military doctrine and operations. In order to successfully build capability and capacity for operating in cyberspace, the Air Force needs to institutionalize "cyber-mindedness" to underpin organizational, research and development, and human capital investments that the Air Force needs "to fly and fight" effectively in cyberspace.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Effective Range and Data Throughput for Unmodified Bluetooth Communication Devices
The DoD and the Air Force continually seek to incorporate new technology in an effort to improve communication, work effectiveness, and efficiency. Office devices utilizing Bluetooth technology simplify device configuration and communication. They provide a means to communicate wirelessly over short distances thereby eliminating the need for different vendor specific cables and interfaces. One of the key concerns involved in incorporating new communication technology is security; the fundamental security concern of wireless communication is interception. Studies focusing on IEEE 802.11b have shown vulnerability zones around many DoD installations that reflect the ranges at which wireless communications using the 802.11b standard can be intercepted. This research identifies the vulnerability zones in which Bluetooth transmissions can potentially be intercepted. Specifically, the orientation of Bluetooth device antenna and the distance between devices are varied to determine ranges at which set levels of throughput can be achieved for a specific device configuration. Throughput ranges are then mapped to graphically reflect vulnerability zones. This research shows that the range at which Bluetooth communication can occur with unmodified devices is more than twice that of the minimum standard of 10 m outlined in the core specification without degradation of the best-case throughput level measured. It is expected that the throughput ranges could be greatly extended with some device modification. This research shows that the security risk associated with interception of Bluetooth communications is legitimate and warrants further study.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Philosophy.Exe
We live in an age of unprecedented complexity, where technology, cognitive biases, and societal systems shape our decisions in ways we barely notice. The world is changing faster than our ability to make sense of it. Philosophy.exe is designed to bridge this gap, offering a mental toolkit to help navigate uncertainty, rethink assumptions, and make better decisions in a tech-driven world.Blending classical philosophy, cognitive science, AI ethics, and behavioral psychology, this book provides an adaptive framework for understanding the world. It challenges over-simplified models and rigid ideologies, encouraging readers to embrace complexity as a strategic advantage rather than a threat.What This Book Explores- Complexity Thinking - Why linear logic fails and how to develop a mindset that thrives in uncertainty.- Cognitive Biases & Decision-Making - How hidden mental shortcuts shape our beliefs, and how to counteract them.- Resilience & Mental Adaptability - Tools for maintaining clarity, focus, and critical thinking in a rapidly evolving landscape.- Technology & Human Autonomy - The philosophical and ethical challenges of AI, digital identity, and algorithmic decision-making.- Ethics Beyond Intentions - A pragmatic approach to decision-making that accounts for unintended consequences.Philosophy.exe is for those who seek to go beyond conventional wisdom--whether philosophers, strategists, leaders, or curious minds who question the narratives shaping modern life. It provides the tools to think deeply, adapt quickly, and engage critically in an era dominated by complexity and rapid technological evolution.In a world of misinformation, automation, and uncertainty, this book isn't just about philosophy--it's about survival.
Early Warning and Prediction of Internet Attacks and Exploits
A safe, secure and functional information network is vital in today's Air Force net centric environment. Information is more critical today than it has ever been. As more operational functions are placed in cyber space and greater computing power becomes available to everyone, keeping these networks safe and secure is an almost unattainable task. Network security entails Intrusion Detection Security, but another form of security or "insecurity" is quickly gaining attention. Honeypots allow the black hat community to attack and penetrate non-production systems. By monitoring and studying these attacks, network defenders can develop better Information Assurance tactics and procedures to defend their networks. The ability to quickly analyze only those data packets predicted to be an exploit and disregard the remaining packets is crucial in today's overworked environment. Using an accredited Honeypot, an Exploit Prediction System (EPS) is developed using a decision-tree matrix. The EPS provides an excellent tool in choosing only those data packets needing further analysis. The EPS employs as few criterion needed for successful prediction. The log data coming into the honeypot is not filtered and all incoming log data is captured, interpreted and categorized.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Non-Reputable Identity Management and Information Access Technologies for Improved Cyberspace Agility by 2035
The military's use of cyberspace as a warfighting domain in current operations is vulnerable to hackers and malware. Today's cyber defense strategy is based on trust and perimeter boundaries. This strategy provides the DoD with little room for strategic or tactic errors and exposes our information superiority advantages to unnecessary risk. Emerging threats are becoming more sophisticated and organized, eroding the US's asymmetric advantage in cyberspace. By 2035, the emerging threats posed by insider threats, artificial intelligence and nation-states such as China will require game-changing innovations to defend cyberspace. The goal of this research paper is to propose an identity management and information access solution capable of mitigating emerging threats to military cyberspace operations in the year 2035. This solution requires that eight major technical challenges be overcome. This paper answers the following question for DoD strategic planners: What technologies and programs should the DoD invest in today in order to mitigate emerging threats to freedom of action in cyberspace by 2035? It answers this question by surveying the existing operational environment and comparing that with three of the most probable emerging threats to cyber operations between now and 2035. Finally, the paper highlights a potential solution to these threats given current capabilities and uses backcasting to identify the required variables, policy changes, and technology challenges.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Organization of Cyberspace Forces
Forces that establish, sustain, manage, or operate in cyberspace are cyberspace forces. These forces generate first order effects "in" cyberspace. This paper seeks to provide one answer to the problem: how should cyberspace forces be organized? The research methodology is problem-solution. Four categories of criteria are used to evaluate the current cyberspace organization and a proposed alternative organization. The evaluation criteria are strategy and employment, cyberspace environment, integration, and organization/culture. This paper finds that the current cyberspace force organization is focused too much on presenting forces to USSTRATCOM and too little to Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCCs). Additionally, cyberspace forces concentrated in one MAJCOM prevent cyberspace capabilities from being directly integrated with Falconer Air and Space Operations Centers across the Air Force. The paper concludes that cyberspace forces should be organized in standardized "composite cyberspace wings" and groups, and be assigned to virtually all Component-Numbered Air Forces. Based on the evaluation criteria, cyberspace forces organized in a balanced manner that provide both global effects through USSTRATCOM and theater effects for GCCs are more likely to succeed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Cranky Man's Guide to LoRA & QLoRA
This book is presented as a highly personal, opinionated, and practical guide to fine-tuning Large Language Models (LLMs), specifically using LoRA and QLoRA techniques. Written in a distinctly cranky, humorous, and often cynical voice by an experienced programmer and LLM tool builder ("Cranky Man"), it aims to cut through AI hype and technical jargon to provide hard-won lessons learned from extensive experimentation and failure.The author will guide you through the minefield of AI terms and concepts and you will emerge at the other side, preferably still with your sanity intact.So, what can you expect from this book?A solid grounding in the theory of Large Language Models, without getting bogged down in the details and math. You'll learn about the different types of models, quantization, how to choose the right one for the job, and how to train it.What all of the rank, alpha, batch_size or gradient accumulation actually do. In a plain language.You'll discover the tricks of the trade, the secrets of data collection, preparation and augmentation.You'll learn how to set up and use the hardware and software; even how to build your own multi-GPU AI supercomputer.How to read the tea leaves: Demystify the training process by learning to interpret those inscrutable loss graphs, and tell when your model is actually learning, when it's just memorizing the training data, and when it's blissfully and expensively dead.How to sidestep the pitfalls: Benefit from Cranky Man's hard-won experience and avoid the most common CUDA errors, Python tantrums and soul-crushing weight of unmet expectations.The author, F.P. HAM aka Cranky Man, is a real-world senior programmer. He didn't just use the training tools, he contributed and built many of them! From the rage-coded Training PRO, to the VirtualLora, Twinbook, Playground or Storycrafter.Cranky Man has been there, done that, got the T-shirt, the GPU burn marks and the electricity bills to prove it!This book is the result of thousands of experiments, the successes, the near misses, the total disasters. It is the story of one man's obsessive quest to create the ultimate AI model.So, there you have it. The definitive guide to training your own Large Language Model. If you're serious about getting into AI, this is the book for you. It's the one book that Cranky Man wished he'd had when he started out. He says it would have saved him a small country GDP-worth in electricity.
Philosophy.Exe
We live in an age of unprecedented complexity, where technology, cognitive biases, and societal systems shape our decisions in ways we barely notice. The world is changing faster than our ability to make sense of it. Philosophy.exe is designed to bridge this gap, offering a mental toolkit to help navigate uncertainty, rethink assumptions, and make better decisions in a tech-driven world.Blending classical philosophy, cognitive science, AI ethics, and behavioral psychology, this book provides an adaptive framework for understanding the world. It challenges over-simplified models and rigid ideologies, encouraging readers to embrace complexity as a strategic advantage rather than a threat.What This Book Explores- Complexity Thinking - Why linear logic fails and how to develop a mindset that thrives in uncertainty.- Cognitive Biases & Decision-Making - How hidden mental shortcuts shape our beliefs, and how to counteract them.- Resilience & Mental Adaptability - Tools for maintaining clarity, focus, and critical thinking in a rapidly evolving landscape.- Technology & Human Autonomy - The philosophical and ethical challenges of AI, digital identity, and algorithmic decision-making.- Ethics Beyond Intentions - A pragmatic approach to decision-making that accounts for unintended consequences.Philosophy.exe is for those who seek to go beyond conventional wisdom--whether philosophers, strategists, leaders, or curious minds who question the narratives shaping modern life. It provides the tools to think deeply, adapt quickly, and engage critically in an era dominated by complexity and rapid technological evolution.In a world of misinformation, automation, and uncertainty, this book isn't just about philosophy--it's about survival.
The Novel Machine
The Novel Machine: Every Prompt & Response Used to Write the Novel Steelhead GraveyardStep behind the curtain of modern fiction writing and witness the raw, unfiltered creative process that brought a haunting wilderness thriller to life.The Novel Machine is not your typical writing guide. This groundbreaking companion book reveals every single prompt and AI-generated response used by author S.G. Potter to create his gripping novel Steelhead Graveyard-a chilling psychological thriller set deep in the misty wilds of the Pacific Northwest.Whether you're a curious reader, a writer seeking inspiration, or an AI enthusiast eager to understand how cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and CoAuthorGPT can supercharge creativity, this book gives you a front-row seat to the entire writing journey-from brainstorming and character creation to the final spine-tingling scenes.You'll discover: The exact prompt-by-prompt blueprint used to develop Steelhead GraveyardThe collaborative back-and-forth between author and AI that shaped characters, plot twists, and haunting atmospheresA powerful learning tool for aspiring authors and educators in the world of AI-assisted storytellingDon't just read a thriller-reverse-engineer one.���� Bonus Tip: For the full experience, grab a copy of Steelhead Graveyard and read alongside this behind-the-scenes guide.
The Psychology of Cybersecurity
This book takes a fresh look at the psychology of cybersecurity and IT management, discussing the role of cognitive bias and human factors on poor decisions. The book considers the psychology and motivations of those involved with cybersecurity both as cyber attackers and cyber defenders.
Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing
Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing offers a comprehensive exploration of how advanced computational methods are transforming the way machines understand human language. This book delves into the core principles of Natural Language Processing through an engaging progression - from fundamental word-level analysis to complex discourse and pragmatic analysis - integrating linguistic theory with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence methodologies. It provides a robust framework for both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of NLP, ensuring that readers gain a clear understanding of how computers can effectively process and interpret human language.What sets this book apart is its methodical structure that guides the reader through each level of language analysis, building upon earlier chapters to culminate in a deep integration of artificial intelligence within NLP systems. The detailed explanations and examples are designed to bridge the gap between abstract theory and real-world application, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grasp the nuances of language processing.FEATURES Provides a step-by-step progression from word-level analysis to syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic processing Offers in-depth discussions on word sense disambiguation with illustrative examples Presents an exploration of discourse integration and contextual meaning essential for modern NLP models Delivers comprehensive coverage of AI applications in NLP, highlighting state-of-the-art computational techniques Suggests clear, accessible explanations suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners This book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in computer science, linguistics, and artificial intelligence. Whether you are a seasoned researcher looking to deepen your understanding or a newcomer eager to explore the field, Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing serves as both an essential academic resource and a practical guide for navigating the evolving landscape of language technology.
Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing
Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing offers a comprehensive exploration of how advanced computational methods are transforming the way machines understand human language. This book delves into the core principles of Natural Language Processing through an engaging progression - from fundamental word-level analysis to complex discourse and pragmatic analysis - integrating linguistic theory with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence methodologies. It provides a robust framework for both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of NLP, ensuring that readers gain a clear understanding of how computers can effectively process and interpret human language.What sets this book apart is its methodical structure that guides the reader through each level of language analysis, building upon earlier chapters to culminate in a deep integration of artificial intelligence within NLP systems. The detailed explanations and examples are designed to bridge the gap between abstract theory and real-world application, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to grasp the nuances of language processing.FEATURES Provides a step-by-step progression from word-level analysis to syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic processing Offers in-depth discussions on word sense disambiguation with illustrative examples Presents an exploration of discourse integration and contextual meaning essential for modern NLP models Delivers comprehensive coverage of AI applications in NLP, highlighting state-of-the-art computational techniques Suggests clear, accessible explanations suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners This book is ideal for graduate students, researchers, and professionals in computer science, linguistics, and artificial intelligence. Whether you are a seasoned researcher looking to deepen your understanding or a newcomer eager to explore the field, Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing serves as both an essential academic resource and a practical guide for navigating the evolving landscape of language technology.
AI Rookies Natural Language Processing
Start your NLP journey by mastering the messy middle-text preprocessing. This beginner-friendly guide introduces you to the core skills every aspiring NLP practitioner needs, such as cleaning and tokenizing text, handling stop words, stemming and lemmatization, and converting text into features. You'll then explore foundational tasks like text classification and sentiment analysis using real-world datasets. With no-code and plain-language explanations, this book makes natural language processing approachable and practical-even if you're just getting started.Pair this book with companion books with lab exercises to practice (available in R and Orange), slides, solution guides and more available resources at our website to bring your learning analytics to life.
Scams, Hacking, and Cybersecurity
The internet is a powerful tool connecting us in ways unimaginable just a few decades ago. However, it also harbors risks-cyber scams, cyber crimes, and hidden dangers lurking on the dark web. Hackers and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, commit identity theft, and manipulate systems using social engineering.But how safe are we online? Should we avoid the digital world entirely? Not at all. Just like real-world dangers, we can navigate online security risks with the right tools and knowledge.This cybersecurity bible is the ultimate guide to protecting yourself in the digital landscape. Whether you're looking for cybersecurity for beginners, insights into cyber hacking and the law, or best cybersecurity books to improve your internet safety, this book equips you with practical tools and strategies.You'll learn how to: Shield yourself from scams, phishing scams, and cybercrimes while securing your data.Build strong defenses against hackers and cyber threats.Safeguard your privacy and master internet safety across social media platforms.Implement cyber safety for seniors tips to protect vulnerable users.Understand cyber threat intelligence and navigate the dark web for dummies.Written by cybersecurity expert May Brooks-Kempler, whose passion for cybersecurity awareness began in the 1990s while exploring hacking communities, this cybersecurity for dummies 2024 guide blends storytelling with actionable strategies. It's not just another cyber security book-it's your practical anti-hacking guide to navigating the digital age safely."Scams, Hacking, and Cybersecurity is an essential cyber security book for anyone looking to understand the human side of cybersecurity. May Brooks is the perfect guide through this complex landscape, offering insights and advice that are both relevant and timely." -Keren Elazari, The Friendly Hacker"I couldn't put this book down. May's storytelling not only exposes the emotional aspect of cyber risks but also provides practical cybersecurity tools and techniques to enhance your security posture immediately." -Clar Rosso, CEO, ISC2Don't leave your online security to chance. Equip yourself with the ultimate cyber security bible and learn how to protect yourself from cybercrime, safeguard your privacy, and stay safe in the ever-evolving digital world.
Scams, Hacking, and Cybersecurity
The internet is a powerful tool connecting us in ways unimaginable just a few decades ago. However, it also harbors risks-cyber scams, cyber crimes, and hidden dangers lurking on the dark web. Hackers and cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, commit identity theft, and manipulate systems using social engineering.But how safe are we online? Should we avoid the digital world entirely? Not at all. Just like real-world dangers, we can navigate online security risks with the right tools and knowledge.This cybersecurity bible is the ultimate guide to protecting yourself in the digital landscape. Whether you're looking for cybersecurity for beginners, insights into cyber hacking and the law, or best cybersecurity books to improve your internet safety, this book equips you with practical tools and strategies.You'll learn how to: Shield yourself from scams, phishing scams, and cybercrimes while securing your data.Build strong defenses against hackers and cyber threats.Safeguard your privacy and master internet safety across social media platforms.Implement cyber safety for seniors tips to protect vulnerable users.Understand cyber threat intelligence and navigate the dark web for dummies.Written by cybersecurity expert May Brooks-Kempler, whose passion for cybersecurity awareness began in the 1990s while exploring hacking communities, this cybersecurity for dummies 2024 guide blends storytelling with actionable strategies. It's not just another cyber security book-it's your practical anti-hacking guide to navigating the digital age safely."Scams, Hacking, and Cybersecurity is an essential cyber security book for anyone looking to understand the human side of cybersecurity. May Brooks is the perfect guide through this complex landscape, offering insights and advice that are both relevant and timely." -Keren Elazari, The Friendly Hacker"I couldn't put this book down. May's storytelling not only exposes the emotional aspect of cyber risks but also provides practical cybersecurity tools and techniques to enhance your security posture immediately." -Clar Rosso, CEO, ISC2Don't leave your online security to chance. Equip yourself with the ultimate cyber security bible and learn how to protect yourself from cybercrime, safeguard your privacy, and stay safe in the ever-evolving digital world.
From Day Zero to Zero Day
Find vulnerabilities before anyone else does. Zero days aren't magic--they're missed opportunities. From Day Zero to Zero Day teaches you how to find them before anyone else does. In this hands-on guide, award-winning white-hat hacker Eugene "Spaceraccoon" Lim breaks down the real-world process of vulnerability discovery. You'll retrace the steps behind past CVEs, analyze open source and embedded targets, and build a repeatable workflow for uncovering critical flaws in code. Whether you're new to vulnerability research or sharpening an existing skill set, this book will show you how to think--and work--like a bug hunter. You'll learn how to: Identify promising targets across codebases, protocols, and file formats. Trace code paths with taint analysis and map attack surfaces with precision.Reverse engineer binaries using Ghidra, Frida, and angr.Apply coverage-guided fuzzing, symbolic execution, and variant analysis.Build and validate proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate real-world impact.More than a toolkit, this is a window into how top vulnerability researchers approach the work. You'll gain not just techniques but also the mindset to go deeper, ask better questions, and find what others miss. If you're ready to stop reading write-ups and start writing them, From Day Zero to Zero Day is your guide.
A smart Healthcare System
The book "Smart Healthcare Systems: Reducing False Predictions of Chronic Diseases Using IoT and Machine Learning" presents an innovative, cost-effective IoT-based Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (IABPM) system aimed at real-time tracking and early detection of Chronic Heart Disease (CHD). It leverages wearable sensors and cloud integration to record blood pressure and pulse data throughout the day, enhancing patient mobility and care. The system applies ML algorithms like Na簿ve Bayes, KNN, Decision Tree, SVM, and XGBoost to clinical datasets (SMHRCE and Kaggle) to predict Early Warning Scores (EWS). The proposed model shows high accuracy (up to 99.85%) and helps reduce healthcare costs, support proactive intervention, and improve diagnostic precision. The project bridges gaps in traditional ABPM systems by offering continuous monitoring, automated alerts, and cloud accessibility-paving the way for improved chronic disease management through technology integration.
AI Rookies Labs Learn Text Analytics and NLP using R
Master text analytics and natural language processing-one lab at a time.This lab-based workbook is your no-fluff, beginner-friendly path to learning text analytics and NLP using real R code. You'll work hands-on with real data and clear examples as you move from tokenization and stopword removal to sentiment analysis, topic modeling, classification, embeddings, and more.Each lab walks you through the entire process-installing packages, running code, understanding output-without assuming any prior programming experience. Whether you're a student, instructor, or data-curious learner, this book helps you build real skills in text mining and natural language processing using R and RStudio.If you want to learn by doing, not just reading, this is your starting point.Extensive resources and supplements are available from the publisher (code, data, slides and more) for teaching and self study.
AI Ethics
As machines grow smarter, the real challenge isn't what AI can do-but what it should do. This urgent and thought-provoking guide tackles the pressing ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence, from bias in algorithms to the moral implications of autonomous systems. It explores how our values, laws, and philosophical frameworks must evolve in tandem with machines that now make decisions about healthcare, security, employment, and human identity. Inside, you'll uncover: - The hidden biases coded into AI systems and their real-world impacts - What accountability looks like in machine-led decision-making - How ancient moral philosophy applies to futuristic tech - The dangers of unchecked automation and ethical "outsourcing" - The frameworks emerging to build a more transparent and fair digital future Perfect for tech professionals, policy thinkers, and curious citizens, this book offers a clear, accessible, and deeply reflective journey through the ethical maze of our AI-driven era. It will equip readers to ask smarter questions, challenge passive adoption, and advocate for a future where humanity stays at the centre of innovation.
AI Rookies Labs Beginning NLP with Orange
Master text analytics and natural language processing-one lab at a time.This lab-based workbook is your beginner-friendly path to learning text analytics and NLP with Orange Data Mining's visual workflows. You'll work hands-on with real data and clear examples as you move from tokenization and stop word removal to sentiment analysis, topic modeling, classification, embeddings, and more.Each lab guides you step by step-building workflows, connecting components, interpreting results-no programming required. Whether you're a student, instructor, or data-curious learner, this book helps you build real skills in text mining and natural language processing using Orange.If you want to learn by doing, this is your starting point.
Cryptanalysis of Pseudorandom Number Generators in Wireless Sensor Networks
This work presents a brute-force attack on an elliptic curve cryptosystemimplemented on UC Berkley's TinyOS operating system for wireless sensor networks.The attack exploits the short period of the pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) usedby the cryptosystem to generate private keys. The attack assumes a laptop is listeningpromiscuously to network traffic for key messages and requires only the sensor node'spublic key and network address to discover the private key. Experimental results showthat roughly 50% of the address space leads to a private key compromise in 25 minuteson average.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Virtualization Technology Applied to Rootkit Defense
This research effort examines the idea of applying virtualization hardware to enhance operating system security against rootkits. Rootkits are sets of tools used to hide code and/or functionality from the user and operating system. Rootkits can accomplish this feat through using access to one part of an operating system to change another part that resides at the same privilege level. Hardware assisted virtualization (HAV) provides an opportunity to defeat this tactic through the introduction of a new operating mode. Created to aid operating system virtualization, HAV provides hardware support for managing and saving multiple states of the processor. This hardware support overcomes a problem in pure software virtualization, which is the need to modify guest software to run at a less privileged level. Using HAV, guest software can operate at the pre-HAV most privileged level. This thesis provides a plan to protect data structures targeted by rootkits through unconventional use of HAV technology to secure system resources such as memory. This method of protection will provide true real-time security through OS attack prevention, rather than reaction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Developing Cyberspace Data Understanding
Current intrusion detection systems generate a large number of specific alerts, but do not provide actionable information. Many times, these alerts must be analyzed by a network defender, a time consuming and tedious task which can occur hours or days after an attack occurs. Improved understanding of the cyberspace domain can lead to great advancements in Cyberspace situational awareness research and development. This thesis applies the Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP-DM) to develop an understanding about a host system under attack. Data is generated by launching scans and exploits at a machine outfitted with a set of host-based data collectors. Through knowledge discovery, features are identified within the data collected which can be used to enhance host-based intrusion detection. By discovering relationships between the data collected and the events, human understanding of the activity is shown.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Defeating 802.11 Wireless Networks
Homeland Security of the United States is constantly under threat of attack from terrorist organizations. A variable and current terrorist threat is the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as weapons of mass destruction. These UAVs can be built simply and cheaply from commercial off the shelf (COTS) parts and are typically controlled using standard radio control (RC) technology. An emerging technology that is being implemented to control and communicate with UAVs is the 802.11 wireless network protocol or Wi-Fi. This project discusses various portions of the Wi-Fi protocol and analyzes the protocol to determine techniques for first detecting and then defeating wireless networks utilizing the protocol through denial or deception. The first set of techniques presented defeats a network through denial. These denial techniques are divided into two categories: broad area denial techniques and specific network denial techniques. After denial techniques are discussed a process for decieving an 802.11 wireless network is presented.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Cyberspace and the New Age of Influence
The importance of cyberspace and the utility of networked computer systems have grown exponentially over the past 20 years. For this reason, this study advances a theory for operations in cyberspace that uses the cyber domain to strategically influence an adversary in a context prior to armed conflict. It addresses different types of operations by initially examining parallel constructs from classical airpower theory. It goes on to analyze cyber operations in light of recently demonstrated international cyber events as well as analogues from air warfare, counterinsurgency warfare, and information operations. The analysis demonstrates that capabilities developed to exploit the unique nature of the cyber domain can be extremely persuasive if properly integrated into a well-crafted grand strategy. Effects created within the cyber domain can have real-world results that drive an opposing state's leaders to make decisions favorable to the state that is able to weild power in the domain. These operations can focus on the critical infrastructure of another state, its indigenous population, or even the leaders, themselves.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
