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Java 17 for Absolute Beginners
Write your first code in Java 17 using simple, step-by-step examples that model real-word objects and events, making learning easy. With Java 17 for Absolute Beginners you’ll be able to pick up the concepts without fuss. It teaches Java development in language anyone can understand, giving you the best possible start.You’ll see clear code descriptions and layout so that you can get your code running as soon as possible. Author Iuliana Cosmina focuses on practical knowledge and getting you up to speed quickly—all the bits and pieces a novice needs to get started programming in Java.First, you’ll discover what type of language Java is, what it is good for, and how it is executed. With the theory out of the way, you’ll install Java, choose an editor such as IntelliJ IDEA, and write your first simple Java program. Along the way you’ll compile and execute this program so it can run on any platform that supports Java. As part of this tutorial you’ll see how to write high-quality code by following conventions and respecting well-known programming principles, making your projects more professional and efficient.Java 17 for Absolute Beginners gives you all you need to start your Java programming journey. No experience necessary. After reading this book, you'll come away with the basics to get started writing programs in Java.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Get started with Java 17 from scratchUse data types, operators, and the stream API * Install and use the IntelliJ IDEA and the Gradle build tool* Exchange data using the new JSON APIs * Play with images using multi-resolution APIs* Implement the publish-subscribe architectureWHO THIS BOOK IS FORThose who are new to programming and who want to start with Java.IULIANA COSMINA is currently a software engineer for NCR Edinburgh. She has been writing Java code since 2002 and contributed to various types of applications such as experimental search engines, ERPs, track and trace, and banking. During her career, she has been a teacher, a team leader, software architect, DevOps professional, and software manager. She is a Spring-certified Professional, as defined by Pivotal, the makers of Spring Framework, Boot, and other tools, and considers Spring the best Java framework to work with. When she is not programming, she spends her time reading, blogging, learning to play piano, travelling, hiking, or biking.Chapter 1: An Introduction to Java- When every version was released, how were they called and what were the particularities- What is Java, how it is executed, what type of language it is and what is it good for-Chapter 2: Preparing your development environment- Installing Java, choosing an editor, choosing a build tool-Chapter 3: Getting your feet wet- Writing a simple program, compile and execute- Adding a dependency of somebody else’s code through dependencies of existing libraries- Mention best tools for java and most used frameworks like SpringChapter 4: Java syntax- what is a package, module- class- enums- interface ( private methods & default methods)- class, constructor, methods… etc- removal of _Chapter 5: Data Types- primitive, object types (emphasis on String, Collections, Calendar API)- String – compact Strings- Collections: Immutable collections, factory methods for Collections(JEP 269)- mention Generics- optional – enhancements- threads, futures – CompletableFuture (JEP 266)Chapter 6: Operators- unary, binary, ternary, logic, and the diamond operator (used in conjunction with anonymous inner classes)Chapter 7: Controlling the flow- if, loops- try catch (try with resources with managed variables)- recursionChapter 8: The Stream API- streams , optional to Stream, enhancementsChapter 9: Debugging , testing and documenting- what is a break point- loggers : unified JVM logging (JEP 264)- mocks and stubs- jmc, jps, jcmd – JDK utilities- The new Doclet API- the JShell Command Line Tool- accessing the process API- @Deprecated enhancements (JEP 277)Chapter 10: Making your application interactive- request data with System.in- Swing- Web applications (use the new HTTP client)- JavaFX UI (JEP 253)- Internationalization (JEP 267)Chapter 11: Writing files- storing data to files, reading it from them- serialization to Binary, XML, JSON, YML (JEP290)- playing with images – multi-resolution APIChapter 12: Publish-Subscribe Framework- reactive streamsChapter 13: Garbage Collection- JEP 214,248,271,291
Azure Arc-Enabled Kubernetes and Servers
Welcome to this introductory guide to using Microsoft’s Azure Arc service, a new multi-cloud management platform that belongs in every cloud or DevOps estate. As many IT pros know, servers and Azure Kubernetes Service drive a huge amount of consumption in Azure—so why not extend familiar management tools proven in Azure to on-premises and other cloud networks? This practical guide will get you up to speed quickly, with instruction that treads light on the theory and heavy on the hands-on experience to make setting up Azure Arc servers and Kubernetes across multiple clouds a lot less complex.Azure experts and MVPs Buchanan and Joyner provide just the right amount of context so you can grasp important concepts, and get right to the business of using and gaining value from Azure Arc. If your organization has resources across hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and edge environments, then this book is for you. You will learn how to configure and use Azure Arc to uniformly manage workloads across all of these environments.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Introduces the basics of hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge computing and how Azure Arc fits into that IT strategy* Teaches the fundamentals of Azure Resource Manager, setting the reader up with the knowledge needed on the technology that underpins Azure Arc* Offers insights into Azure native management tooling for managing on-premises servers and extending to other clouds* Details an end-to-end hybrid server monitoring scenario leveraging Azure Monitor and/or Azure Sentinel that is seamlessly delivered by Azure Arc* Defines a blueprint to achieve regulatory compliance with industry standards using Azure Arc, delivering Azure Policy from Azure Defender for Servers* Explores how Git and GitHub integrate with Azure Arc; delves into how GitOps is used with Azure Arc* Empowers your DevOps teams to perform tasks that typically fall under IT operations* Dives into how to best use Azure CLI with Azure ArcWHO THIS BOOK IS FORDevOps, system administrators, security professionals, and IT workers responsible for servers both on-premises and in the cloud. Some experience in system administration, DevOps, containers, and use of Git/GitHub is helpful.STEVE BUCHANAN is a Director, Azure Platform Lead & Containers Services Lead on a Cloud Transformation team with a large consulting firm. He is a 10-time Microsoft MVP, Pluralsight author, and the author of six technical books. He has presented at tech events, including DevOpsDays, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, BITCon, Experts Live Europe, OSCON, Inside Azure management, and user groups. He stays active in the technical community and enjoys blogging about his adventures in the world of IT at www.buchatech.com.JOHN JOYNER is Senior Director, Technology at AccountabilIT, a managed services provider of 24x7 Network Operations and Security Operations Center (NOC & SOC) services. As an Azure Solutions Architect Expert, he designs and builds modern management and security solutions based on Azure Lighthouse, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor Logs, Azure Sentinel, Azure Defender, and Microsoft Defender. John is also an authority on System Center products in private cloud and hybrid cloud environments and has been awarded Microsoft MVP 14 times. John is a retired U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr., where he was a computer scientist, worked for NATO in Europe and was aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. He is a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.1. AZURE ARC AS EXTENSION OF THE AZURE CONTROL PLANE2. AZURE RESOURCE MANAGER INSIGHTS3. AZURE MANAGEMENT INSIGHTS4. AZURE ARC SERVERS: GETTING STARTED5. AZURE ARC SERVERS: USING AT SCALE6. HYBRID SERVER MONITORING SOLUTION7. REGULATORY AND SECURITY COMPLIANCE FOR AZURE ARC SERVERS8. GITOPS INSIGHTS9. AZURE ARC ENABLED KUBERNETES: GETTING STARTED
Practical AI for Healthcare Professionals
PRACTICAL AI FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a buzzword in the healthcare sphere today. However, notions of what AI actually is and how it works are often not discussed. Furthermore, information on AI implementation is often tailored towards seasoned programmers rather than the healthcare professional/beginner coder. This book gives an introduction to practical AI in the medical sphere, focusing on real-life clinical problems, how to solve them with actual code, and how to evaluate the efficacy of those solutions. You’ll start by learning how to diagnose problems as ones that can and cannot be solved with AI. You’ll then learn the basics of computer science algorithms, neural networks, and when each should be applied. Then you’ll tackle the essential parts of basic Python programming relevant to data processing and making AI programs. The Tensorflow/Keras library along with Numpy and Scikit-Learn are covered as well.Once you’ve mastered those basic computer science and programming concepts, you can dive into projects with code, implementation details, and explanations. These projects give you the chance to explore using machine learning algorithms for issues such as predicting the probability of hospital admission from emergency room triage and patient demographic data. We will then use deep learning to determine whether patients have pneumonia using chest X-Ray images.The topics covered in this book not only encompass areas of the medical field where AI is already playing a major role, but also are engineered to cover as much as possible of AI that is relevant to medical diagnostics. Along the way, readers can expect to learn data processing, how to conceptualize problems that can be solved by AI, and how to program solutions to those problems. Physicians and other healthcare professionals who can master these skills will be able to lead AI-based research and diagnostic tool development, ultimately benefiting countless patients.Abhinav “Abhi” Suri is a current medical student at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania with majors in Computer Science and Biology. He also completed a Masters in Public Health (in Epidemiology) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Abhihas been dedicated to exploring the intersection between computer science and medicine. As an undergraduate, he carried out and directed research on deep learning algorithms for the detection of vertebral deformities and the detection of genetic factors that increase risk of COPD. His public health research focused on opioid usage trends in NY State and the development/utilization of geospatial dashboards for monitoring demographic disease trends in the COVID-19 pandemic.Outside of classes and research, Abhi is an avid programmer and has made applications that address healthcare worker access in Tanzania, aid the discovery process for anti-wage theft cases, and facilitate access to arts classes in underfunded school districts. He also developed (and currently maintains) a popular open-source repository, Flask-Base, which has over 2,000 stars on Github. He also enjoys teaching (lectured a course on JavaScript) and writing. So far, his authored articles and videos have reached over 200,000 people across a variety of platforms.CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO AI AND FEASIBILITY· AI, ML, Big Data: What do the buzzwords mean?· Defining a problem· What can and cannot be solved· Common algorithmic alternatives· You think you need AI, now what?· Data considerations for Healthcare & Patient Privacy· Cautionary tales of AI Snake Oil in HealthcareCHAPTER 2: AI IN THEORY· Classification problems in the field of healthcare· Decision trees· Logistic regression· Support vector ,achines· Neural Networks and Deep Learning· Convolutional Neural Networks· Evaluation metrics for AI-driven diagnostic toolsCHAPTER 3: OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMING· Introduction to Python and environment set up· Control Structures & Loops· Data structures· Functions· File I/O· Classes· Packages/Libraries· Numpy & MatplotlibCHAPTER 4: PROJECT #1 ML & DIABETES· Problem overview and why ML might be the best· Introduction to scikit-learn· Data Pre-processing· Try 1: Decision Trees· Try 2: k Nearest Neighbors· k-fold Cross Validation· TakeawaysCHAPTER 5: PROJECT #2 NEURAL NETWORKS & HEART DISEASE· Problem overview and why neural networks might work· Introduction to keras· Data Pre-processing· Model design and implementation· Measure Efficacy· TakeawaysCHAPTER 6: PROJECT #3 CNNS & BRAIN TUMOR DETECTION· Problem overview· Overview of segmentation problems and Mask-RCNN· Data Pre-processing & Working with MRI images· Data Augmentation· Model design and implementation· Measure Efficacy with Dice Score and AP metrics· TakeawaysCHAPTER 7: THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE AND AI· Review of book· Problems in Medical AI: Data Issues· Medical Problems waiting to be solved· Misconception of the "death" of traditional Radiology· Ethical AI in medicine· Next steps
Excel Workbook For Dummies
GET PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGHS FOR THE MOST USEFUL EXCEL FEATURESLooking for easy-to-understand, practical guidance on how to go from Excel newbie to number crunching pro? Excel Workbook For Dummies is the hands-on tutorial you've been waiting for.This step-by-step guide is packed with exercises that walk you through the basic and advanced functions and formulas included in Excel. At your own speed, you'll learn how to enter data, format your spreadsheet, and apply the mathematical and statistical capabilities of the program.Work through the book from start to finish or, if you'd prefer, jump right to the section that's giving you trouble, whether that's data visualization, macros, analysis, or anything else. You can also:* Brush up on and practice time-saving keyboard shortcuts for popular commands and actions* Get a handle on multi-functional and practical pivot tables with intuitive practice exercises* Learn to secure your data with spreadsheet password protectionsPerfect for new users of Excel, Excel Workbook For Dummies is also the ideal resource for those who know their way around a spreadsheet but need a refresher on some of the more advanced features of this powerful program.PAUL MCFEDRIES has published over 100 books, with topics ranging from Windows 10 to Microsoft Office, Apple gadgets, and Amazon Alexa. He is the author of the recently released Excel Data Analysis For Dummies and Google’s G Suite For Dummies.GREG HARVEY, PHD was author of over 30 For Dummies titles covering Excel. Introduction 1PART 1: BUILDING WORKSHEETS 5Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with the Excel Interface 7Chapter 2: Entering the Worksheet Data 21Chapter 3: Formatting the Worksheet 37Chapter 4: Printing Worksheet Reports 59Chapter 5: Modifying the Worksheet 79PART 2: USING FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS 101Chapter 6: Building Formulas 103Chapter 7: Copying and Correcting Formulas 123Chapter 8: Creating Date and Time Formulas 145Chapter 9: Financial Formulas and Functions 155Chapter 10: Using Math Functions 167Chapter 11: Using Common Statistical Functions 179Chapter 12: Using Lookup Functions 187Chapter 13: Using Logical Functions 197Chapter 14: Text Formulas and Functions 209PART 3: WORKING WITH GRAPHICS 217Chapter 15: Charting Worksheet Data 219Chapter 16: Adding Graphics to Worksheets 231PART 4: MANAGING AND SECURING DATA 249Chapter 17: Building and Maintaining Tables 251Chapter 18: Protecting Workbooks and Worksheet Data 271PART 5: DOING DATA ANALYSIS 283Chapter 19: Performing What-If Analysis 285Chapter 20: Generating PivotTables 299PART 6: MACROS AND VISUAL BASIC FOR APPLICATIONS 315Chapter 21: Using Macros 317Chapter 22: Using the Visual Basic Editor 327PART 7: THE PART OF TENS 341Chapter 23: Top Ten Features in Excel 343Chapter 24: Top Ten Tips for Using Excel Like a Pro 347Index 355
Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms with Java
Gain insight into the world of nature-inspired optimization techniques and algorithms. This book will prepare you to apply different nature-inspired optimization techniques to solve problems using Java.You'll start with an introduction to the hidden algorithms that nature uses and find the approximate solutions to optimization problems. You'll then see how living creatures such as fish and birds are able to perform computation to solve specific optimization tasks. This book also covers various nature-inspired algorithms by reviewing code examples for each one followed by crisp and clear explanations of the algorithm using Java code. You'll examine the use of each algorithm in specific industry scenarios such as fleet scheduling in supply chain management, and shop floor management in industrial and manufacturing applications.Nature-Inspired Optimization Algorithms with Java is your pathway to understanding a variety of optimization problems that exist in various industries and domains and it will develop an ability to apply nature-inspired algorithms to find approximate solutions to them.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Study optimization and its problems* Examine nature-inspired algorithms such as Particle Swarm, Gray wolf, etc.* See how nature-inspired algorithms are being used to solve optimization problems* Use Java for solving the different nature-inspired algorithms with real-world examplesWHO THIS BOOK IS FORSoftware developers/architects who are looking to hone their skills in area of problem solving related to optimization with Java.Shashank Jain has been working in the IT industry for about 20 years, mainly in areas of cloud computing and distributed systems. He has a keen interest in virtualization techniques, security, and complex systems. Shashank has 32 software patents (many yet to be published) in the area of cloud computing, IoT, and machine learning. He is a speaker at multiple reputed cloud conferences. Shashank holds Sun, Microsoft, and Linux kernel certifications. He is also the author of the book "Linux Containers and Virtualization" published by Apress.1. Intro to Optimization Problems2. Nature Inspired Optimization Methods3. Birdsa. Particle swarm Optimizationb. Cuckoo search algorithmc. Pigeon inspired optimization4. Mammalsa. Grey wolf optimizerb. Lion Pride optimizerc. Cat swarm optimizationd. Bat algorithme. Monkey algorithm5. Insectsa. Ant colony optimizationb. Artificial Bee colonyc. Grasshopper optimizationd. Pigeon inspired algorithme. Social spider optimizationf. Mosquito host seeking optimization6. Sea Creaturesa. Whale optimization algorithmb. Artificial fish swarm algorithmc. Fish school search7. Simple Organismsa. Bacteria foraging optimizationb. Slime mould optimization
Introducing Qt 6
Get started quickly with Qt, the popular open source C++ framework for building C++-based applications and games. This book will have you building both fully functional desktop and mobile applications in no time, including some simple game applications.Introducing Qt 6 begins by guiding you in setting up your tools and environment, and then walks you through the first "baby steps" of Qt framework. Next, you'll learn the basics of how project and app structure are set up using Qt. Then, you’ll begin your first real hands-on projects using Qt, including a task and problem management application and two games.As you progress, you can enhance these apps and games using additional Qt components and features. The book then delves into advanced topics in Qt, learning above and beyond what the Qt docs can offer, including local storage, C++ integration, deployment to Windows and Android, custom components and how to work with them.Upon completing this book, you'll come away knowing how to build a C++ application from design to deployment, top to bottom. And, you'll have actual application and game examples that you can apply to your own work or hobby.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Learn to build your first applications and games using Qt 6 framework* Design, create, build and deploy your first Qt applications or games as finished products* Explore local storage integration in theory and practice* Cover deployment on Windows and on Android* Integrate with C++ language to leverage additional functionality* Dive into Custom Components and how to work with them* Explore different project structures and moreWHO THIS BOOK IS FORSoftware programmers, developers who are new to C++ or the Qt framework. Some prior programming experience though may be helpful.Ben Cöppicus is a software developer, trainer, and author specializing in native C++ development as well as some web development. He builds mostly web, mobile and desktop applications. It is his hope that his work and writing can help you learn new things, experience the wonderful world of programming and maybe make you a better programmer, developer as well. Part 11. IntroductionPart 2 - Content2. Setting up the Tools3. First Baby Steps with Qt4. Explaining the Basics of Project and App Structure5. First Real Projects6. Taskmaster7. Hang-Man Game8. Rock, Paper, Scissors GamePart 3 - Components, Features and Things9. Components10. Features11. Writing Diagrams in Qt12. Advanced Topics in Qt
Azure Kubernetes Services with Microservices
Design and implement scalable microservices using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) and other Azure Services. This book will help you understand why and when to choose microservices as a solution for modernization and how to use Azure DevOps to implement CI/CD for deploying microservices.The book starts with an introduction to the evolution to microservices and AKS along with its components. You will learn design patterns to implement microservices on AKS and understand Kubernetes as a container orchestration platform. You will go through the common errors faced in AKS-based applications and ways to handle them. You will learn error handling tips and tricks and how to design for business continuity and disaster recovery. The book discusses things you should know related to security and monitoring when working with AKS-based applications. The book presents a practical approach to set up processes for CI/CD, such as building Build and release pipelines for AKS deployment using Azure DevOps.After reading this book, you will understand design considerations for designing scalable microservices and know how to implement the design through AKS.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Know design patterns for microservices and how to handle failure scenarios* Be aware of architecture and design considerations* Understand container and Kubernetes architecture components* Understand security and monitoring aspects* Take a practical approach to continuous integration and continuous deliveryWHO THIS BOOK IS FORIT professionals associated with cloud computing, especially with Microsoft AzureKASAM SHAIKH is an Azure AI enthusiast, published author, global speaker, community MVP, and Microsoft Docs Contributor. He has more than 14 years of experience in the IT industry and is a regular speaker at various meetups, online communities, and international conferences on Azure and AI. He is currently working as Senior Cloud Architect for a multi-national firm where he leads multiple programs in the Practice for Microsoft Cloud Platform and Low Code. He is also a founder of the community named DearAzure-Azure INDIA (az-India) and leads the community for learning Microsoft Azure. He owns a YouTube channel and website and shares his experience over his website https://www.kasamshaikh.comSHAILESH AGASKAR has 20+ years of experience in information technology. For the last 20 years, he has been working on Microsoft technologies such as Win32 SDK using C, C++, Office 365, Azure Data Engineering & Analytics powered by Azure Cloud Platform. He has been advising customers across the globe and helping them leverage best fit technologies to drive their enterprise digital transformation journey. Microsoft Platforms & Technologies is one of the options which has been heavily leveraged by his customers. He is currently working as Chief Architect for a multi-national firm where he heads the Practice for Microsoft Cloud Platform, M365, and other technologies.CHAPTER 1: A QUICK HANDSHAKE WITH MICROSERVICES & AKSCHAPTER GOAL: This Chapter will present an overview of Microservices and AKS. This will detail down the What, Why, When for using this Architecture and Service. How they are related to each other and merits on coupling these two entities.NO OF PAGES 30 -40SUB -TOPICS1. Introduction to Microservices2. Monolith vs Microservices3. Introduction to Cloud Native4. How does Business benefit from Cloud Native Applications.5. Introduction to AKS and its componentsCHAPTER 2: ARCHITECTURE & DESIGNING CONSIDERATIONCHAPTER GOAL: This chapter will involve points to be considered while Architectural & designing Microservices with AKS based applications. Must consideration checklist, and points to be remembered while brainstorming on making designing decisions.NO OF PAGES: 30 - 40SUB - TOPICS1. Introduction to Microservices design patterns2. Design patterns to implement Microservices on AKS3. What are Containers4. Kubernetes as a container orchestration platform5. Sample application to drive the design best practices of Microservices and AKSCHAPTER 3: DEALING WITH COMMON FAILURESCHAPTER GOAL: This Chapter will help in detailing common errors faced in AKS based applications and ways to handle the same. This will cover the error handling tips & tricks.NO OF PAGES : 30 - 40SUB - TOPICS:1. Failure scenarios and how to handle them e.g. Handling node failures2. Common failures and building resiliency in Microservices using AKS and other Azure Services.3. high availability and deployment scenarios to ensure always available microservices using Azure services.4. How to design for business continuity and disaster recoveryCHAPTER 4: SECURING YOUR AKS WORKLOADSCHAPTER GOAL: This Chapter deals with setting up and configuring AKS workloads with Security aspects. Steps to keep the AKS application secure.NO OF PAGES: 30 - 40SUB - TOPICS:1. Security best practices for microservices and how to leverage AKS2. Role based access control in AKS and how to design .3. Azure Active Directory pod- managed identities3. Leverage of Azure Key Vaults and Network Security in AKS4. Azure Security Center leverage for AKSCHAPTER 5: MONITORING AKS BASED APPLICATIONChapter Goal: This Chapter will detail all required commands used for debugging and Monitoring ASK based applications. Configuring Metrics and Diagnostics for AKS.NO OF PAGES: 30 - 40SUB - TOPICS:1. Monitoring AKS cluster and microservices2. Ready and Alive probes and how to implement them3. Health and Diagnostics Metric for the Microservices and AKS4. Pod Consumption metrics and thresholds managementCHAPTER 6: CI/CD FOR AKSCHAPTER GOAL: This chapter will present with Setup process for CI/CD, like building Build, release pipelines for AKS deployment using Azure and GitHub.NO OF PAGES: 30 - 40SUB - TOPICS:1. Azure DevOps setup Microservices deployment2.CI/CD process for containers and kubernetes3. Setup of CI/CD pipelines and promotion to various environments4. Overview of testing integration.
Observer Design for Control and Fault Diagnosis of Boolean Networks
Boolean control networks (BCNs) are a kind of parameter-free model, which can be used to approximate the qualitative behavior of biological systems. After converting into a model similar to the standard discrete-time state-space model, control-theoretic problems of BCNs can be studied. In control theory, state observers can provide state estimation for any other applications. Reconstructibility condition is necessary for the existence of state observers. In this thesis explicit and recursive methods have been developed for reconstructibility analysis. Then, an approach to design Luenberger-like observer has been proposed, which works in a two-step process (i.e. predict and update). If a BCN is reconstructible, then an accurate state estimate can be provided by the observer no later than the minimal reconstructibility index. For a wide range of applications the approach has been extended to enable design of unknown input observer, distributed observers and reduced-order observer. The performance of the observers has been evaluated thoroughly. Furthermore, methods for output tracking control and fault diagnosis of BCNs have been developed. Finally, the developed schemes are tested with numerical examples.
Software-Architekturen dokumentieren und kommunizieren
Dokumentation wird oft als lästige Pflicht angesehen und in vielen Softwareprojekten stark vernachlässigt, die Architektur wird manchmal überhaupt nicht beschrieben. Damit das in Ihren Projekten nicht passiert, schlägt dieses Buch praxiserprobte und schlankere Bestandteile für eine wirkungsvolle Architekturdokumentation vor.Anhand eines durchgängigen Beispiels erfahren Sie, wie Sie architekturrelevante Einflussfaktoren erfassen und Ihre Softwarelösung angemessen und ohne Ballast festhalten. Sie lernen nicht nur die Vorgehensweise für das Dokumentieren während des Entwickelns kennen, sondern auch, wie Sie bestehende Systeme im Nachhinein beschreiben. Neben der Methodik diskutiert das Buch auch typische Formate und Werkzeuge wie Wikis, UML-Werkzeuge unter anderem, mit denen Sie Architekturdokumentation erfassen, verwalten und verbreiten kann.Checklisten und Übungsaufgaben geben Ihnen die nötige Sicherheit, um die Architekturdokumentation zu einem integralen Bestandteil Ihres Softwarevorhabens zu machen. Autor:Stefan Zörner arbeitet als Softwarearchitekt und Berater bei embarc in Hamburg. Er wirkt bei Entwurfs- und Umsetzungsfragen mit, unterstützt beim Festhalten von Architektur und beleuchteten Lösungsansätzen in Bewertungen. Sein Wissen und seine Erfahrung teilt er regelmäßig in Vorträgen, Artikeln und Workshops.
Practical C++ Design
Go from competent C++ developer to skilled designer or architect using this book as your personal C++ design master class. Updated for the C++20 standard, this title will guide you through the design and implementation of an engaging case study that forms the backdrop for learning the art of applying design patterns and modern C++ techniques to create a high quality, robust application.Starting with a quick exploration of the requirements for building the application, you'll delve into selecting an appropriate architecture, eventually designing and implementing all of the necessary modules to meet the project’s requirements. By the conclusion of Practical C++ Design, you'll have constructed a fully functioning calculator capable of building and executing on any platform that supports both Qt and C++20. Access to the complete source code will help speed your learning.Utilize the Model-View-Controller pattern as the basis for the architecture of the calculator; the observer pattern to design an event system; the singleton pattern as you design the calculator’s central data repository, a reusable stack; the command pattern to design a command system supporting unlimited undo/redo; the abstract factory pattern to build a cross-platform plugin infrastructure for extensibility; coroutines to implement a command line interface with a lazy tokenizer; and more.After reading and using this book, you’ll have begun the transition from C++ programmer to architect.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Read a specification document and translate it into a practical C++ design using some of the latest language features from C++20* Understand trade-offs in selecting between alternative design scenarios* Gain practical experience in applying design patterns to realistic development scenarios* Learn how to effectively use language elements of modern C++ to create a lasting design* Develop a complete C++ program from a blank canvas through to a fully functioning, cross platform application* Read, modify, and extend existing, high quality code* Learn the fundamentals of API design, including class, module, and plugin interfacesWHO THIS BOOK IS FORThe experienced C++ developer ready to take the next step to becoming a skilled C++ designer.ADAM B. SINGER graduated first in his class at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1999 with a bachelors degree in chemical engineering. He subsequently attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a National Defense, Science, and Engineering Graduate Fellowship. He graduated from MIT with a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 2004 after defending his thesis titled Global Dynamic Optimization. Since graduation, Adam has been a member of the research and engineering staff at an oil and gas major, where he has worked in software development, design, and project management in areas such as optimization, reservoir simulation, decision support under uncertainty, basin modeling, well log modeling, and stratigraphy. He has also served on and chaired committees designing in-house training in the areas of technical software development and computational and applied mathematics. He currently holds a research supervisory position. Adam additionally held the title of adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics at Rice University from 2007-2012. In both 2006 and 2007, he taught a graduate level course, CAAM 520, on computational science. The course focused on the design and implementation of high performance parallel programs.Preface (5 pages)The preface details my motivation for writing the book, the target audience for the book, thegeneral structure of the book, and how to contact the author. Of particular importance is therationale behind choosing the case study, the target language (C++), and the GUI toolkit (Qt).Chapter 1: Defining the Case Study (6 pages)The first chapter describes, in detail, the case study to be examine in the book. The chapterdiscusses requirements in the abstract and then transitions to the calculator’s specific requirements.This sets the stage for the remainder of the book, which describes, in detail, the design andimplementation of the calculator, pdCalc, proposed in Chapter 1.1. A Brief Introduction2. A Few Words About Requirements3. Reverse Polish Notation (RPN)4. The Calculator’s Requirements5. The Source Code1The advice, information, and conclusions discussed in this book are those of the author and have not beenendorsed by, or reflect the opinions or practices of, ExxonMobil Corporation or its affiliates.5Chapter 2: Decomposition (18 pages)In this chapter, I explain the elements of a good decomposition and strategies for decomposing aproblem into manageable pieces. Subsequently, an architecture for pdCalc is selected, the calculatoris modularized, and use cases are used to develop interfaces for the high level calculator modules.The four high level modules are the stack, the command dispatcher, the user interface (subdividedinto a command line interface and a graphic user interface), and a plugin manager.1. The Elements of a Good Decomposition2. Selecting An Architecture3. Interfaces4. Assessment of Our Current Design5. Next StepsChapter 3: The Stack (20 pages)The stack is the first module discussed in detail. The stack is the fundamental data repositoryof the calculator. As part of the calculator’s design and implementation, the singleton pattern isexplored. The stack also affords the first opportunity to discuss an event system for the calculator,which provides a backdrop for exploration of the observer pattern, including the design andimplementation of reusable publisher and observer abstract classes.1. Decomposition of the Stack Module2. The Stack Class3. Adding Events4. A Quick Note on TestingChapter 4: The Command Dispatcher (32 pages)This chapter describes the design and implementation of the command dispatcher, the module ofthe calculator responsible for the creation, storage, and execution of commands. Of particular notein this chapter is the exposition on the command pattern and how it can be used to implement apractical undo/redo framework. In addition to exploring a traditional deep hierarchy method forimplementing commands, a C++11 alternative using lambda expressions and the standard functiontemplate are presented as a modern alternative design.1. The Decomposition of the Command Dispatcher2. The Command Class3. The Command Repository4. The Command Manager5. The Command Dispatcher6. Revisiting Earlier Decisions6Chapter 5: The Command Line Interface (14 pages)This chapter marks an important milestone, the creation of the first user executable program.In addition to building a simple command line interface, we’ll explore how to create an abstractsoftware interface suitable for both a command line interface and a graphical user interface. Withinthe context of the command line interface, we’ll learn techniques for simple parsing and tokenizingof input text streams.1. The User Interface Abstraction2. The Concrete CLI Class3. Tying It Together: A Working ProgramChapter 6: The Graphical User Interface (24 pages)In this chapter, we build the Qt-based graphical user interface for the calculator. Here, we’llexamine different strategies for building GUIs, abstraction of GUI elements, and modularization ofthe overall GUI design. Included in the discussion is design for the separation of on-screen widgetsfrom look-and-feel.1. Requirements2. Building GUIs3. Modularization4. A Working Program5. A Microsoft Windows Build NoteChapter 7: Plugins (38 pages)In this chapter, I describe how to build a cross-platform plugin system. This system includes theabstract interface for C++ plugins as well as the operating system specific mechanics involved withloading plugins and executing plugin functions. In the concrete case of the plugin loader, I explainthe many build tricks that can be used to handle cross-platform code and demonstrate how theabstract factory pattern provides an elegant design solution to this problem.1. What Is a Plugin?2. Problem 1: The Plugin Interface3. Problem 2: Loading Plugins4. Problem 3: Retrofitting pdCalc5. Incorporating Plugins6. A Concrete Plugin7. Next Steps7Chapter 8: New Requirements (24 pages)Any developer who has ever worked on a production software project quickly learns that newrequirements are always added late in the development cycle. In this chapter, we explore theaddition of new user requests after the original requirements have already been satisfied. Thediscussion progresses from fully implemented solutions to design only solutions to vague ideas forthe reader to explore on her own.1. Fully Designed New Features2. Designs Toward a More Useful Calculator3. Some Interesting Extensions for Self-ExplorationAppendix A: Acquiring, Building, and Executing pdCalc (4 pages)This appendix explains how to download the source code from GitHub and how to build the casestudy on Linux and Windows. Once the program is built, readers will want to execute the codeand its included test suite; execution instructions are therefore provided.1. Getting The Source Code2. Dependencies3. Building pdCalc4. Executing pdCalcAppendix B: Organization of the Source Code (6 pages)This appendix simply explains the organization of the source tree for pdCalc. This appendix isuseful for finding the locations for the source files referenced in the text.1. The src Directory2. The test DirectoryReferences (2 pages)This section lists twenty-nine references cited in the book.Index (3 pages)This section is a complete index for the book.
Hands-On Guide to AgileOps
Discover the best practices for transforming cloud and infrastructure operations by using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban and Spotify models. This book will help you gain an in-depth understanding of these processes so that you can apply them to your own work.The book begins by offering an overview of current processes and methods used in IT Operations using ITIL and IT4IT. The Authors provide a background of the Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SaFe, Scrumban, and Spotify models used in software development. You’ll then gain in-depth guidance and best practices to implement Agile in the Operations world. You’ll see how Agile, Site Reliability Engineering and DevOps work in tandem to provide the foundation for modern day infrastructure and cloud operations. The book also offers a comparison of various agile processes and their suitability to the infrastructure and cloud operations world.After completing this is hands-on guide, you’ll know how to adopt Agile, DevOps and SRE and select the most suitable processes for your organization to achieve higher reliability, agility and lower costs while running cloud and infrastructure operations.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Understand how cloud computing and microservices architecture are changing operations dynamics* Understand ITIL, IT4IT, and Lean* Learn how Site Reliability Engineering, Agile and DevOps work in tandem* Leverage Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, and Spotify models to run cloud operations* Use Site Reliability techniques along with Agile and DevOps* Study the different agile frameworks (Spotify, SAFe, LeSS, DAD, Nexus), their purpose, benefits and implementation approaches.* Learn a step-by-step process to identify and implement these frameworks in your organizationWHO THIS BOOK IS FORInfrastructure architects, DevOps architects, Agile practitioners, DevSecOps Experts, Product Managers/Scrum Masters, DevOps Engineers.NAVIN SABHAWAL, currently is the Chief Architect and Head of Strategy for Autonomics, named ‘DRYiCE’ at HCL Technologies. He is responsible for innovation, presales, and delivery of award-winning autonomics platforms for HCL Technologies.He is an innovator, thought leader, author and a consultant in areas of AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Software Product Development, Engineering and R&D. He is responsible for IP Development & Service Delivery in the Areas of AI and Machine Learning, Automation products, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMWare Private Cloud, Microsoft Private Cloud, Data Center Automation, Analytics for IT Operations, IT Service Management.RAMINDER RATHORE , an enthusiastic IT Practitioner with close to about two decades of work experience ranging from research and development to product management, to enabling organizations towards digitalization through agile ways of working. She currently leads the DevOps Centre of Excellence (CoE) at HCL Technologies, Canada.She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is certified in a couple of areas on IBM Rational tools, Microsoft Azure, Scrum and ITIL methodologies. She started her career as a developer and progressed into product lifecycle management and consulting. She has been driving enterprise transformative programs on Automation (CI/CD), Cloud and DevOps for multiple customers. She has strong expertise in analyzing ecosystems, designing transformation roadmaps with milestones, building, and implementing accelerators / tools that drive end to end product traceability with agility and resiliency.UDITA AGRAWAL , an agile and automation transformation expert with over seventeen years of work experience, working with HCL Technologies. She holds a Master's degree in Business Administration in Information Technology and is also a PMP certified professional. She has wide experience in managing and leading engagements across different domains that includes Java, Data science and Automation. She is a passionate consultant running digital transformation programs for various customers. She also delivers enablement sessions on Agile and DevOps and works closely with product teams to practice agile methods. She also runs workshops on planning and implementing automated pipelines using various tools that includes COTS and open-source tools.Chapter 1: IntroductionCHAPTER GOAL: UNDERSTANDING THE AGILE JOURNEY AND THE NEED TO BRIDGE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS AREANO OF PAGES 17SUB -TOPICS1. Agile History2. Evolving software teams3. Bridging the gap4. Complementing Agile5. Agile in InfraOps6. Agile ManifestoChapter 2: Traditional Infrastructure OperationsCHAPTER GOAL: QUICK BRIEF ON TRADITIONAL ITSM APPROACH AND THE NEED TO TRANSITION TO AGILE OPERATIONS.No of pages: 20SUB - TOPICS1. ITSM and its phase2. Drawbacks3. Need to changeChapter 3: Agile and DevOpsCHAPTER GOAL: INTRODUCE CORE CONCEPTS TO AGILE AND DEVOPS AND UNDERSTAND ITS RELEVANCE IN THE PRODUCT LIFECYCLE.NO OF PAGES : 13SUB - TOPICS:1. When to adopt Agile2. Agile principles and values3. Scaling Agile with DevOps4. When to adopt DevOps5. DevOps in product lifecycleChapter 4: Factors leading to Agile OperationsCHAPTER GOAL: GET TO LEARN THE FACTORS THAT ARE MOTIVATING ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSITION THEIR INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS TO AGILE OPERATIONSNO OF PAGES: 29SUB - TOPICS:1.Shift towards Agile2.Benefits with Agility3.Cloud Computing4. Microservices5. Deployment patterns6. Shift left testing7. Changes in architectureChapter 5: Introduction to Agile MethodsCHAPTER GOAL: Introduce agile methods, roles, ceremonies and best practicesNO OF PAGES: 40SUB - TOPICS:1. Scrum2. Kanban3. ScrumbanChapter 6: Introduction to Agile FrameworksChapter Goal: INTRODUCE AGILE FRAMEWORKS, ROLES, AND STUDY THEIR COMPARISON.NO. OF PAGES : 47SUB - TOPICS:1. Agile ITSM2. IT4IT3. Lean IT4. SAFe5. Spotify6. LeSS7. Nexus8. DAD9. Site Reliability EngineeringChapter 7: Using Agile for Infrastructure OperationsCHAPTER GOAL:WITH THE BASIC UNDERSTANDING ON AGILE, THIS CHAPTER FOCUSES ON THE STRATEGY FOR ADOPTING AGILE IN INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS SPACE.NO. OF PAGES : 22SUB - TOPICS:1. Adopting the right agile method2. Identify the right tools3. Upskill teams4. Redefine roles and responsibilities5. Continuously monitoring team performance6. Pilot-Expand-SustainChapter 8: Infrastructure as CodeCHAPTER GOAL:LEARN HOW TO LEVERAGE AGILE METHODS WHILE IMPLEMENTING INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE PIPELINES AND EXTEND ITS INTEGRATION WITH DEVELOPMENT PIPELINES.NO. OF PAGES : 21SUB - TOPICS:1. Getting started with Scrum2. Estimating stories3. Defining acceptance criteria4. Integrating IaC with development pipelines5. IaC ExampleChapter 9: Success PathCHAPTER GOAL:THIS CHAPTER SHARES THE JOURNEY OF AN IMAGINARY COMPANY ON HOW THEY TRANSITION INTO AGILE OPS WITH A WELL-DEFINED TRANSFORMATION MAP AND MILESTONES.NO. OF PAGES : 7SUB - TOPICS:1. Enterprise Alpha2. New operating model3. OutcomesChapter 10: Learnings and Way forwardCHAPTER GOAL:AS ORGANIZATIONS ADOPT AGILE, THEY ALSO NEED TO PLAN FOR THE TRENDING TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL BENEFIT THEM. THIS LAST CHAPTER SUMMARIZES THE LEARNINGS FROM THE EARLIER CHAPTERS AND SHARES UPCOMING TRENDS AND NEXT STEPS TO CONSIDER.NO. OF PAGES : 6SUB - TOPICS:1. Our Learnings2. Emerging Trends3. Next Steps
Navigating Hyperspace
Like a hurricane that exposes the underlying bedrock--and an occasional hidden treasure--by washing away the accumulated grains of sand, the pandemic blew away the accumulated certainties and securities of the globally connected, digitized society. Suddenly, nothing can be taken for granted: visiting ailing relatives, shopping--or going to church. The internet and, particularly, social networking sites have become the indispensable infrastructure holding our sociability together. The global companies of the digital economy profited handsomely. How about the users of their services? This volume explores how priests inhabit the digital environment of social networking sites, specifically Facebook. The authors looked at how they present themselves, what they publish, and how people engage with this content. The context of the pandemic suggested that we should also examine how digital technology and social media are being used for purposes of priestly ministry. Our hope is that these analyses and considerations will help not just priests but every person at becoming proficient not only in things virtual but also in practicing virtue. Peter Lah is a Jesuit priest and associate professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Pontifical Gregorian University, in Rome. He teaches courses in communication and media studies, focusing on media literacy, ICT regulation, and media ethics. Since 2016, he has been summer director at the Monte Santo di Lussari–Svete Višarje pilgrimage site in Italy.
Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies
BECOME A STATS SUPERSTAR BY USING EXCEL TO REVEAL THE POWERFUL SECRETS OF STATISTICSMicrosoft Excel offers numerous possibilities for statistical analysis—and you don’t have to be a math wizard to unlock them. In Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies, fully updated for the 2021 version of Excel, you’ll hit the ground running with straightforward techniques and practical guidance to unlock the power of statistics in Excel.Bypass unnecessary jargon and skip right to mastering formulas, functions, charts, probabilities, distributions, and correlations. Written for professionals and students without a background in statistics or math, you’ll learn to create, interpret, and translate statistics—and have fun doing it!In this book you’ll find out how to:* Understand, describe, and summarize any kind of data, from sports stats to sales figures * Confidently draw conclusions from your analyses, make accurate predictions, and calculate correlations * Model the probabilities of future outcomes based on past data * Perform statistical analysis on any platform: Windows, Mac, or iPad * Access additional resources and practice templates through Dummies.com For anyone who’s ever wanted to unleash the full potential of statistical analysis in Excel—and impress your colleagues or classmates along the way—Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies walks you through the foundational concepts of analyzing statistics and the step-by-step methods you use to apply them.JOSEPH SCHMULLER works on the Digital & Enterprise Architecture Team at Availity. He has taught statistics at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has created and delivered courses for LinkedIn Learning, and he is the author of all previous editions of Statistical Analysis with Excel For Dummies.INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 2What’s New in This Edition 2What’s New in Excel (Microsoft 365) 3Foolish Assumptions 3Icons Used in This Book 4Where to Go from Here 5Beyond This Book 5PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH STATISTICAL ANALYSIS WITH EXCEL: A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN 7CHAPTER 1: EVALUATING DATA IN THE REAL WORLD 9The Statistical (and Related) Notions You Just Have to Know 9Samples and populations 10Variables: Dependent and independent 11Types of data 12A little probability 13Inferential Statistics: Testing Hypotheses 14Null and alternative hypotheses 15Two types of error 16Some Excel Fundamentals 18Autofilling cells 22Referencing cells 25CHAPTER 2: UNDERSTANDING EXCEL’S STATISTICAL CAPABILITIES 29Getting Started 30Setting Up for Statistics 32Worksheet functions 32Quickly accessing statistical functions 36Array functions 38What’s in a name? An array of possibilities 41Creating Your Own Array Formulas 50Using data analysis tools 51Additional data analysis tool packages 56Accessing Commonly Used Functions 58The New Analyze Data Tool 59Data from Pictures! 60PART 2: DESCRIBING DATA 63CHAPTER 3: SHOW-AND-TELL: GRAPHING DATA 65Why Use Graphs? 65Examining Some Fundamentals 67Gauging Excel’s Graphics (Chartics?) Capabilities 68Becoming a Columnist 69Stacking the Columns 73Slicing the Pie 74A word from the wise 76Drawing the Line 77Adding a Spark 80Passing the Bar 82The Plot Thickens 84Finding Another Use for the Scatter Chart 88CHAPTER 4: FINDING YOUR CENTER 91Means: The Lore of Averages 91Calculating the mean 92AVERAGE and AVERAGEA 93AVERAGEIF and AVERAGEIFS 95TRIMMEAN 99Other means to an end 100Medians: Caught in the Middle 102Finding the median 102MEDIAN 103Statistics à la Mode 104Finding the mode 104MODE.SNGL and MODE.MULT 104CHAPTER 5: DEVIATING FROM THE AVERAGE 107Measuring Variation 108Averaging squared deviations: Variance and how to calculate it 108VAR.P and VARPA 111Sample variance 113VAR.S and VARA 114Back to the Roots: Standard Deviation 114Population standard deviation 115STDEV.P and STDEVPA 115Sample standard deviation 116STDEV.S and STDEVA 116The missing functions: STDEVIF and STDEVIFS 117Related Functions 121DEVSQ 121Average deviation 122AVEDEV 123CHAPTER 6: MEETING STANDARDS AND STANDINGS 125Catching Some Z’s 126Characteristics of z-scores 126Bonds versus the Bambino 127Exam scores 128STANDARDIZE 128Where Do You Stand? 131RANK.EQ and RANK.AVG 131LARGE and SMALL 133PERCENTILE.INC and PERCENTILE.EXC 134PERCENTRANK.INC and PERCENTRANK.EXC 137Data analysis tool: Rank and Percentile 138CHAPTER 7: SUMMARIZING IT ALL 141Counting Out 141COUNT, COUNTA, COUNTBLANK, COUNTIF, COUNTIFS 141The Long and Short of It 144MAX, MAXA, MIN, and MINA 144Getting Esoteric 145SKEW and SKEW.P 146KURT 148Tuning In the Frequency 150FREQUENCY 150Data analysis tool: Histogram 152Can You Give Me a Description? 154Data analysis tool: Descriptive Statistics 154Be Quick About It! 156Instant Statistics 159CHAPTER 8: WHAT’S NORMAL? 161Hitting the Curve 161Digging deeper 162Parameters of a normal distribution 163NORM.DIST 165NORM.INV 167A Distinguished Member of the Family 168NORM.S.DIST 169NORM.S.INV 170PHI and GAUSS 170Graphing a Standard Normal Distribution 171PART 3: DRAWING CONCLUSIONS FROM DATA 173CHAPTER 9: THE CONFIDENCE GAME: ESTIMATION 175Understanding Sampling Distributions 176An EXTREMELY Important Idea: The Central Limit Theorem 177(Approximately) simulating the Central Limit Theorem 178The Limits of Confidence 183Finding confidence limits for a mean 183CONFIDENCE.NORM 186Fit to a t 187CONFIDENCE.T 188CHAPTER 10: ONE-SAMPLE HYPOTHESIS TESTING 189Hypotheses, Tests, and Errors 190Hypothesis Tests and Sampling Distributions 191Catching Some Z’s Again 193Z.TEST 196t for One 197T.DIST, T.DIST.RT, and T.DIST.2T 198T.INV and T.INV.2T 200Visualizing a t-Distribution 201Testing a Variance 203CHISQ.DIST and CHISQ.DIST.RT 205CHISQ.INV and CHISQ.INV.RT 206Visualizing a Chi-Square Distribution 208CHAPTER 11: TWO-SAMPLE HYPOTHESIS TESTING 211Hypotheses Built for Two 211Sampling Distributions Revisited 212Applying the Central Limit Theorem 213Z’s once more 215Data analysis tool: z-Test: Two Sample for Means 216t for Two 219Like peas in a pod: Equal variances 220Like p’s and q’s: Unequal variances 221T.TEST 222Data analysis tool: t-Test: Two Sample 223A Matched Set: Hypothesis Testing for Paired Samples 227T.TEST for matched samples 228Data analysis tool: t-Test: Paired Two Sample for Means 230t-tests on the iPad with StatPlus 232Testing Two Variances 235Using F in conjunction with t 237F.TEST 238F.DIST and F.DIST.RT 240F.INV and F.INV.RT 241Data analysis tool: F-test: Two Sample for Variances 242Visualizing the F-Distribution 244CHAPTER 12: TESTING MORE THAN TWO SAMPLES 247Testing More than Two 247A thorny problem 248A solution 249Meaningful relationships 253After the F-test 254Data analysis tool: Anova: Single Factor 258Comparing the means 260Another Kind of Hypothesis, Another Kind of Test 262Working with repeated measures ANOVA 262Getting trendy 264Data analysis tool: Anova: Two-Factor Without Replication 268Analyzing trend 271ANOVA on the iPad 272ANOVA on the iPad: Another Way 274Repeated Measures ANOVA on the iPad 277CHAPTER 13: SLIGHTLY MORE COMPLICATED TESTING 281Cracking the Combinations 281Breaking down the variances 282Data analysis tool: Anova: Two-Factor Without Replication 284Cracking the Combinations Again 286Rows and columns 286Interactions 287The analysis 288Data analysis tool: Anova: Two-Factor With Replication 289Two Kinds of Variables — at Once 292Using Excel with a Mixed Design 293Graphing the Results 298After the ANOVA 300Two-Factor ANOVA on the iPad 300CHAPTER 14: REGRESSION: LINEAR AND MULTIPLE 303The Plot of Scatter 303Graphing a line 305Regression: What a Line! 307Using regression for forecasting 309Variation around the regression line 309Testing hypotheses about regression 311Worksheet Functions for Regression 317SLOPE, INTERCEPT, STEYX 318FORECAST.LINEAR 319Array function: TREND 319Array function: LINEST 323Data Analysis Tool: Regression 325Working with tabled output 327Opting for graphical output 329Juggling Many Relationships at Once: Multiple Regression 330Excel Tools for Multiple Regression 331TREND revisited 331LINEST revisited 333Regression data analysis tool revisited 336Regression Analysis on the iPad 338CHAPTER 15: CORRELATION: THE RISE AND FALL OF RELATIONSHIPS 341Scatterplots Again 341Understanding Correlation 342Correlation and Regression 345Testing Hypotheses about Correlation 347Is a correlation coefficient greater than zero? 348Do two correlation coefficients differ? 349Worksheet Functions for Correlation 350CORREL and PEARSON 350RSQ 351COVARIANCE.P and COVARIANCE.S 352Data Analysis Tool: Correlation 353Tabled output 354Multiple correlation 355Partial correlation 356Semipartial correlation 357Data Analysis Tool: Covariance 358Using Excel to Test Hypotheses about Correlation 358Worksheet functions: FISHER, FISHERINV 359Correlation Analysis on the iPad 360CHAPTER 16: IT’S ABOUT TIME 363A Series and Its Components 363A Moving Experience 364Lining up the trend 365Data analysis tool: Moving Average 365How to Be a Smoothie, Exponentially 368One-Click Forecasting 369Working with Time Series on the iPad 374CHAPTER 17: NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS 379Independent Samples 380Two samples: Mann-Whitney U test 380More than two samples: Kruskal-Wallis one-way ANOVA 382Matched Samples 383Two samples: Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed ranks 384More than two samples: Friedman two-way ANOVA 386More than two samples: Cochran’s Q 387Correlation: Spearman’s rS 389A Heads-Up 391PART 4: PROBABILITY 393CHAPTER 18: INTRODUCING PROBABILITY 395What Is Probability? 395Experiments, trials, events, and sample spaces 396Sample spaces and probability 396Compound Events 397Union and intersection 397Intersection, again 398Conditional Probability 399Working with the probabilities 400The foundation of hypothesis testing 400Large Sample Spaces 400Permutations 401Combinations 402Worksheet Functions 403FACT 403PERMUT and PERMUTIONA 403COMBIN and COMBINA 404Random Variables: Discrete and Continuous 405Probability Distributions and Density Functions 405The Binomial Distribution 407Worksheet Functions 409BINOM.DIST and BINOM.DIST.RANGE 409NEGBINOM.DIST 411Hypothesis Testing with the Binomial Distribution 412BINOM.INV 413More on hypothesis testing 414The Hypergeometric Distribution 415HYPGEOM.DIST 416CHAPTER 19: MORE ON PROBABILITY 419Discovering Beta 419BETA.DIST 421BETA.INV 423Poisson 424POISSON.DIST 425Working with Gamma 427The gamma function and GAMMA 427The gamma distribution and GAMMA.DIST 428GAMMA.INV 430Exponential 431EXPON.DIST 431CHAPTER 20: USING PROBABILITY: MODELING AND SIMULATION 433Modeling a Distribution 434Plunging into the Poisson distribution 434Visualizing the Poisson distribution 435Working with the Poisson distribution 436Using POISSON.DIST again 437Testing the model’s fit 437A word about CHISQ.TEST 440Playing ball with a model 441A Simulating Discussion 444Taking a chance: The Monte Carlo method 444Loading the dice 444Data analysis tool: Random Number Generation 445Simulating the Central limit Theorem 448Simulating a business 452CHAPTER 21: ESTIMATING PROBABILITY: LOGISTIC REGRESSION 457Working Your Way Through Logistic Regression 458Mining with XLMiner 460PART 5: THE PART OF TENS 465CHAPTER 22: TEN (12, ACTUALLY) STATISTICAL AND GRAPHICAL TIPS AND TRAPS 467Significant Doesn’t Always Mean Important 467Trying to Not Reject a Null Hypothesis Has a Number of Implications 468Regression Isn’t Always Linear 468Extrapolating Beyond a Sample Scatterplot Is a Bad Idea 469Examine the Variability Around a Regression Line 469A Sample Can Be Too Large 470Consumers: Know Your Axes 470Graphing a Categorical Variable as a Quantitative Variable Is Just Plain Wrong 471Whenever Appropriate, Include Variability in Your Graph 472Be Careful When Relating Statistics Textbook Concepts to Excel 472It’s Always a Good Idea to Use Named Ranges in Excel 472Statistical Analysis with Excel on the iPad Is Pretty Good! 473CHAPTER 23: TEN TOPICS (THIRTEEN, ACTUALLY) THAT JUST DON’T FIT ELSEWHERE 475Graphing the Standard Error of the Mean 475Probabilities and Distributions 479PROB 479WEIBULL.DIST 479Drawing Samples 480Testing Independence: The True Use of CHISQ.TEST 481Logarithmica Esoterica 484What is a logarithm? 484What is e? 486LOGNORM.DIST 489LOGNORM.INV 490Array Function: LOGEST 491Array Function: GROWTH 494The logs of Gamma 497Sorting Data 498PART 6: APPENDICES 501APPENDIX A: WHEN YOUR DATA LIVE ELSEWHERE 503APPENDIX B: TIPS FOR TEACHERS (AND LEARNERS) 507Augmenting Analyses Is a Good Thing 507Understanding ANOVA 508Revisiting regression 510Simulating Data Is Also a Good Thing 512When All You Have Is a Graph 514APPENDIX C: MORE ON EXCEL GRAPHICS 515Tasting the Bubbly 515Taking Stock 516Scratching the Surface 518On the Radar 519Growing a Treemap and Bursting Some Sun 520Building a Histogram 521Ordering Columns: Pareto 522Of Boxes and Whiskers 5233D Maps 524Filled Maps 527APPENDIX D: THE ANALYSIS OF COVARIANCE 529Covariance: A Closer Look 529Why You Analyze Covariance 530How You Analyze Covariance 531ANCOVA in Excel 532Method 1: ANOVA 533Method 2: Regression 537After the ANCOVA 540And One More Thing 542Index 545
Communicating in Risk, Crisis, and High Stress Situations: Evidence-Based Strategies and Practice
COMMUNICATING IN R!SK, CRISIS, AND HIGH STRESS SITUATIONSLEARN THE UNIFYING PRINCIPLES BEHIND RISK, CRISIS, AND HIGH STRESS COMMUNICATION WITH THIS STATE-OF-THE-ART REFERENCE WRITTEN BY A MAJOR LEADER IN THE FIELDCommunicating in Risk, Crisis, and High Stress Situations: Evidence-Based Strategies and Practice is about communicating with people in the most challenging circumstances: high stress situations characterized by high risks and high stakes. The ability to communicate effectively in a high stress situation is an essential communication competency for managers, engineers, scientists, and professionals in every field who can be thrust into demanding situations complicated by stress. Whether you are confronting an external crisis, an internal emergency, or leading organizational change, this book was written for you. Communicating in Risk, Crisis, and High Stress Situations brings together in one resource proven scientific research with practical, hands-on guidance from a world leader in the field. The book covers such critical topics as trust, stakeholder engagement, misinformation, messaging, and audience perceptions in the context of stress. This book is uniquely readable, thorough, and useful, thanks to features that include:* Evidence-based theories and concepts that underlie and guide practice* Tools and guidelines for practical and effective planning and application* Experience-based advice for facing challenges posed by mainstream and social media * Provocative case studies that bring home the key principles and strategies* Illuminating case diaries that use the author’s breadth and depth of experience to create extraordinary learning opportunitiesThe book is a necessity for managers, engineers, scientists, and others who must communicate difficult technical concepts to a concerned public. It also belongs on the bookshelves of leaders and communicators in public and private sector organizations looking for a one-stop reference and evidence-based practical guide for communicating effectively in emotionally charged situations. Written by a highly successful academic, consultant, and trainer, the book is also designed as a resource for training and education. VINCENT T. COVELLO, PHD, is a leading expert in risk, crisis, and high stress communications. He is currently Director of the Center for Risk Communication in New York City, an organization that applies evidence-based knowledge to a wide range of high concern, high stakes situations. He has served as a senior adviser to the World Health Organization, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Agriculture, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other national and international organizations. Over the past 40 years, Dr. Covello has published more than 150 scientific articles on risk, crisis, and high stress communications.A Note from the Series Editor xiiiAcknowledgments xvAuthor Biography xvii1 THE CRITICAL ROLE OF RISK, HIGH CONCERN, AND CRISIS COMMUNICATION 11.1 Case Diary: A Collision of Facts and Perceptions 21.2 What Will Readers Find in This Book? 31.3 Why You Will Use This Book 41.4 The Need for This Book – Now 51.4.1 New Literature, New Research 51.4.2 Changes in the Communications Landscape 61.4.3 Changes in Journalism and the Perception of Facts 71.4.4 Changes in Laws, Regulations, and Societal Expectations 71.4.5 Changes in Concerns about Health, Safety, and the Environment 71.4.6 Changes in Levels of Trust 71.4.7 Changes in the Global Political Environment 81.4.8 The COVID- 19 Pandemic and the Changed Communication Landscape 82 CORE CONCEPTS 112.1 Case Diary: Recognizing Change as a High Concern Issue 112.2 Defining the Concept and Term Risk 132.3 Defining the Concept and Term Risk Communication 142.4 Risk Communication and Its Relationship to Risk Analysis 172.5 Defining the Concepts and Terms High Concern and High Concern Communication 192.6 Defining the Concept and Term Crisis 222.7 Defining the Concept and Term Crisis Communication 242.8 Chapter Resources 25Endnotes 313 AN OVERVIEW OF RISK COMMUNICATION 333.1 Case Diary: Complex Issues Destroy Homes 333.2 Challenges and Difficulties Faced in Communicating Risk Information 353.2.1 Characteristics and Limitations of Scientific and Technical Data about Risks 353.2.2 Characteristics and Limitations of Spokespersons in Communicating Information about Risks 353.2.2.1 Case Study: “Go Hard, Go Early”: Risk Communication Lessons from New Zealand’s Response to COVID-19 373.2.3 Characteristics and Limitations of Risk Management Regulations and Standards 413.2.3.1 Debates and Disagreements 413.2.3.2 Limited Resources for Risk Assessment and Management 413.2.3.3 Underestimating the Difficulty of and Need for Risk Communication 423.2.3.4 Lack of Coordination and Collaboration 423.2.4 Characteristics and Limitations of Traditional Media Channels in Communicating Information about Risks 423.2.5 Characteristics and Limitations of Social Media Channels in Communicating Information about Risks 433.2.6 Characteristics and Limitations of People in their Ability to Evaluate and Interpret Risk Information 443.3 Changes in How the Brain Processes Information Under Conditions of High Stress 483.4 Risk Communication Theory 493.4.1 Trust Determination Theory 493.4.2 Negative Dominance Theory 503.4.3 Mental Noise Theory 503.4.4 Risk Perception Theory 503.5 Risk Communication Principles and Guidelines 553.5.1 Principle 1. Accept and Involve All Interested and Affected Persons as Legitimate Partners 553.5.2 Principle 2. Plan Carefully and Evaluate Performance 553.5.3 Principle 3. Listen to Your Audience 573.5.4 Principle 4. Be Honest, Frank, and Open 573.5.5 Principle 5. Coordinate and Collaborate with Other Credible Sources 583.5.6 Principle 6. Meet the Needs of Traditional and Social Media 583.5.7 Principle 7. Speak Clearly and with Compassion 583.6 Key Takeaway Concepts and Conclusions from this Overview Chapter 593.7 Chapter Resources 59Endnotes 664 DEVELOPMENT OF RISK COMMUNICATION THEORY AND PRACTICE 694.1 Case Diary: Origin Story 694.2 Introduction 704.2.1 Historical Phase 1: Presenting Risk Numbers 714.2.2 Historical Phase 2: Listening and Planning 714.2.3 Historical Phase 3: Stakeholder Engagement 724.2.4 Covello and Sandman’s Four Stages of Risk Communication 724.2.4.1 Stage 1: Ignore the Public 734.2.4.2 Stage 2: Explaining Risk Data Better 734.2.4.3 Stage 3: Stakeholder Engagement 774.2.4.4 Stage 4: Empowerment 784.3 Summary 794.4 Chapter Resources 79Endnotes 835 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT 875.1 Case Diary: A Town Hall Public Meeting Goes Very Wrong 875.2 Introduction 895.3 Levels of Stakeholder Engagement 915.3.1 Types of Stakeholder Engagement 935.4 Benefits of Stakeholder Engagement 955.5 Limitations and Challenges of Stakeholder Engagement 965.6 Techniques and Approaches for Effective Stakeholder Engagement 975.7 Meetings with Stakeholders 1005.7.1 Town Hall Meetings 1015.7.2 Open House Meetings/Information Workshops 1025.7.3 Tips for Meetings with Stakeholders 1025.8 Chapter Resources 104Endnotes 1076 COMMUNICATING IN A CRISIS 1116.1 Case Diary: The Challenge of Partnership in a Crisis 1126.2 The Three Phases of a Crisis 1136.3 Communication in the Precrisis Preparedness Phase 1156.3.1 Precrisis Communication Activity: Identifying Potential Crises 1176.3.2 Case Study: The 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 1186.3.3 Precrisis Communication Activity: Identify Goals and Objectives 1206.3.4 Precrisis Communication Activity: Develop a Crisis Communication Plan 1216.3.5 Precrisis Communication Activity: Identify, Train, and Test Crisis Communication Spokespersons 1246.3.6 Precrisis Communication Activity: Engaging Stakeholders 1246.3.7 Precrisis Communication Activity: Identifying Stakeholders’ Questions and Concerns 1266.3.8 Drafting Messages for Anticipated Stakeholder Questions and Concerns 1266.3.9 Precrisis Communication Activity: Conducting Exercises to Test the Crisis Communication Plan 1286.3.10 Precrisis Communication Activity: Incident Command System (ICS) and the Joint Information Center (JIC) 1296.4 Communications in the Crisis Response Phase 1306.4.1 Case Study: Lac-Mégantic Rail Tragedy 1346.4.2 Disaster and Emergency Warnings 1366.4.2.1 Designing Effective Warnings 1376.4.2.2 Steps in the Disaster and Emergency Warning Process 1376.5 Communicating Effectively about Blame, Accountability, and Responsibility 1396.6 Communicating an Apology 1406.6.1 Case Study: Maple Leaf Foods and the Listeria Food Contamination Crisis 1416.6.2 Case Study: Southwest Airlines Apology 1446.7 Communications in the Postcrisis Recovery Phase 1456.7.1 Case Study and Case Diary: New York City’s Communication Trials by Fire, from West Nile to 9/11 1466.7.2 Case Study: Johnson & Johnson and the Tylenol Tampering Case 1476.7.3 Case Study: Flint, Michigan and Contaminated Drinking Water 1496.8 Chapter Resources 151Endnotes 1597 FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES: PERCEPTIONS, BIASES, AND INFORMATION FILTERS 1657.1 Case Diary: “A” Is for “Apples” 1657.2 Message Perception and Reception in High Concern Situations 1687.3 Message Filter Theory: A Set of Principles Drawn from the Behavioral and Neuroscience Literature 1697.4 Case Study: COVID- 19 and Risk Perception Factors 1717.4.1 Social Amplification Filters 1737.4.2 Mental Shortcut Filters 1747.4.3 Knowledge and Belief Filters 1767.4.4 Personality Filters 1777.4.5 Negative Dominance/Loss Aversion Filters 1777.5 Message Filters and the Brain 1797.6 Message Filters, Perceptions, and Models of Human Behavior 1797.7 Message Filters, Perceptions, and Persuasion 1807.8 Message Filters, Perceptions, and Ethics 1817.9 Message Filters and the Issue of Acceptable Risk 1827.9.1 Factors in Determining Acceptable Risk 1837.9.2 Strategies for Addressing Acceptable Risk 1847.10 The Message is in the Mind of the Receiver 1867.11 Chapter Resources 186Endnotes 1928 FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES: TRUST, CULTURE, AND WORLDVIEWS 1978.1 Case Diary: A Disease Outbreak in Africa 1988.2 Trust Determination 2008.3 Characteristics and Attributes of Trust 2018.3.1 Trust and First Impressions 2038.3.2 Loss of Trust 2048.3.3 Gaining Trust 2068.3.3.1 Gaining Trust through Stakeholder Engagement 2068.3.3.2 Gaining Trust through Trust Transference 2068.3.3.3 Gaining Trust through Actions and Behavior 2078.4 Case Study: Trust and the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Accident 2078.5 Case Diary: The Fukushima Japan Nuclear Power Plant Accident 2088.6 Gaining Trust in High- Stakes Negotiations 2108.7 Case Diary: Gaining Trust and the SARS Outbreak in Hong Kong 2118.8 Trust and Culture 2128.9 Cultural Competency 2128.9.1 Different Communication Styles 2138.9.2 Different Attitudes and Approaches toward Conflict 2148.9.3 Different Nonverbal Communication 2148.9.4 Different Attitudes and Approaches to Decision Making 2148.9.5 Different Attitudes and Approaches toward Information Disclosure 2158.9.6 Different Attitudes and Approaches to Knowing 2158.9.7 Different Attitudes and Approaches toward Conversation and Discourse 2158.9.8 Different Attitudes and Approaches toward the Use of Humor 2158.10 Risk Perceptions, Trust, and Cultural Theory 2158.11 Risk Perceptions, Trust, and Worldviews 2178.12 Case Diary: Fame, Family, and Fear in Public Health Communications 2188.13 Chapter Resources 221Endnotes 2279 BEST PRACTICES FOR MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH CONCERN SITUATIONS 2319.1 Case Diary: Mapping Through a Maze of COVID Confusion 2319.2 Introduction 2329.3 Crafting Messages in the Context of Stress and High Concern Decision- Making 2339.3.1 Trust Determination and Messaging in High-Stress Situations 2339.3.1.1 The CCO Best Practice 2339.3.2 Impaired Comprehension and Messaging in High-Stress Situations 2349.3.3 Negative Dominance and Messaging in High-Stress Situations 2349.3.4 Emotional Impact and Messaging in High-Stress Situations 2359.3.4.1 Case Study: Hoarding Toilet Paper at the Outset of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic 2369.4 Message Mapping 2389.4.1 Benefits of Message Maps 2389.4.2 Message Maps and the Brain 2419.4.3 The Development of Message Mapping 2439.4.4 Case Study: Message Maps and Asbestos 2449.4.5 Steps in Developing a Message Map 2459.4.5.1 Step 1: Identify, Profile, and Prioritize Key Stakeholders 2459.4.5.2 Step 2: Develop Lists of Stakeholder Questions and Concerns 2489.4.5.3 Case Study: Stakeholder Questions, Terrorism, and Disasters 2499.4.5.4 Step 3: Develop Key Messages 2499.4.5.5 Step 4: Develop Supporting Information 2529.4.5.6 Step 5: Testing the Message Map 2539.4.5.7 Step 6: Repurpose Maps through Appropriate Information Channels 2549.5 Summary 2549.6 Chapter Resources 255Endnotes 263Appendices 265Appendix 9.1 265Appendix 9.2 267Appendix 9.3 277Appendix 9.4 28010 Communicating Numbers, Statistics, and Technical Information about a Risk or Threat 28510.1 Case Diary: A Civil Action 28510.2 Introduction 28810.3 Case Study: Numbers, Statistics, and COVID-19 28910.4 Brain Processes That Filter How Technical Information about Risk or Threat Is Received and Understood 29210.4.1 Risk and Threat Perception Filters 29310.4.2 Thought Processing Filters 29410.4.3 Mental Model Filters 29410.4.4 Emotional Filters 29510.4.5 Motivational Filters 29510.5 Challenges in Explaining Technical Information About a Risk or Threat 29610.6 Framing 29710.7 Technical Jargon 29810.8 Information Clarity 29910.9 Units of Measurement 30010.10 Case Study: Risk Numbers, Risk Statistics, and the Challenger Accident 30310.11 Comparisons 30410.12 Lessons Learned 30810.13 Chapter Resources 308Endnotes 31511 EVALUATING RISK, HIGH CONCERN, AND CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS 32111.1 Case Diary: Finding the Road to Rio 32111.1.1 The Mosquito Front 32211.1.2 The Citizen Front 32211.1.3 The Olympic Athlete and Visitor Front 32311.1.4 Communication Strategy: The Citizen Front 32311.1.5 Communication Strategy: Olympic Athlete and Visitor Front 32311.2 Introduction 32411.3 Benefits of Evaluation 32611.4 Evaluation Practices for Risk, High Concern, and Crisis Communication 32711.5 Case Studies of Evaluation Comparison to Best Practice: Hurricane Katrina, COVID-19and Vaccination Hesitancy, and Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China 32911.5.1 Hurricane Katrina 32911.5.2 COVID-19 and Vaccination Hesitancy 33011.5.3 Outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China 33011.6 Barriers and Challenges to Evaluation 33211.6.1 Differences in Values 33211.6.2 Differences in Goals 33211.6.3 Competition for Resources 33211.6.4 Ability to Learn from Results 33311.7 Evaluation Measures 33811.7.1 Process/Implementation Evaluation Measures 33811.7.2 Outcome/Impact Evaluation Measures 33911.7.3 Formative Evaluation Measures 34011.8 An Integrated Approach to Evaluation 34111.9 Resource: Case Study of Focus Group Testing of Mosquito-Control Messages, Florida, 2018–2019 34211.10 Evaluation Tools 34711.11 Chapter Resources 348Endnotes 35312 COMMUNICATING WITH MAINSTREAM NEWS MEDIA 35712.1 Case Diary: A High Stakes Chess Game with a News Media Outlet 35712.2 Introduction 35912.3 Characteristics of the Mainstream News Media 36112.3.1 Content 36112.3.2 Clarity 36212.3.3 Avoiding Prejudice 36212.3.4 Topicality 36212.3.5 Diversity 36312.3.6 Subject Matter Expertise 36312.3.7 Resources 36312.3.8 Career Advancement 36412.3.9 Watchdogs 36412.3.10 Amplifiers 36412.3.11 Skepticism 36412.3.12 Source Dependency 36512.3.13 Professionalism and Independence 36512.3.14 Covering Uncertainty 36612.3.15 Legal Constraints 36612.3.16 Special Populations 36612.3.17 Competition 36612.3.18 Confidentiality and Protection of Sources 36712.3.19 Deadlines 36712.3.20 Trust 36712.3.21 Storytelling 36812.3.22 Balance and Controversy 36812.4 Guidelines and Best Practices for Interacting with Mainstream News Media 36812.5 The Media Interview 37012.6 Lessons and Trends 37512.7 Case Diary: A Ten-Round Exercise 37712.8 Chapter Resources 378Endnotes 38113 Social Media and the Changing Landscape for Risk, High Concern, and Crisis Communication 38513.1 Case Diary: Myth-Busting: Mission Impossible? 38513.2 Introduction 38713.3 Benefits of Social Media Outlets for Risk, High Concern, and Crisis Communication 38913.3.1 Speed 38913.3.2 Access 39013.3.3 Reach 39013.3.4 Amplification 39013.3.5 Transparency 39013.3.6 Understanding 39013.3.7 Changes in Behaviors 39113.3.8 Relationship Building 39113.3.9 Timeliness 39113.3.10 Hyperlocal Specificity 39113.3.11 Listening and Feedback 39213.3.12 Taking Advantage of the Benefits of Social Media 39213.4 Challenges of Social Media for Risk, High Concern, and Crisis Communication 39313.4.1 Rising Expectations 39313.4.2 Repostings/Redistribution 39313.4.3 Permanent Storage 39413.4.4 Hacking/Security 39413.4.5 Rise and Fall of Social Media Platforms 39413.4.6 Resources 39413.4.7 Privacy and Confidentiality 39413.4.8 Cognitive Overload 39513.4.9 Players on the Field 39513.4.10 Misinformation, Disinformation, and Rumors 39513.5 Case Study: Social Media and the 2007 and 2011 Shooter Incidents at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) 39713.6 Case Study: Social Media and the 2013 Southern Alberta/Calgary Flood 39813.7 Best Practices for Using Social Media in Risk, High Concern, and Crisis Situations 40013.7.1 Create a Social Media Plan 40013.7.2 Staff Appropriately for Social Media Communication 40013.7.3 Ensure Continuous Updating 40113.7.4 Identify Your Partners 40113.7.5 Assess and Reassess Your Selection of Platforms 40113.7.6 Create and Maintain as Many Social Media Accounts as You and Your Stakeholders Need 40113.7.7 Be Prepared for the Special Social Media Requirements and Pressures in a Crisis 40113.7.8 Provide Guidance for Employees and Engage Them in the Process 40213.7.9 Don’t Skip Evaluation 40313.8 Case Diary: Social Media and the Negative Power of“Junk”Information about Risks and Threats 40313.9 Lessons Learned and Trends 40413.10 Chapter Resources 404Endnotes 408Index 411
Office For Seniors For Dummies
SEND EMAILS, STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES, AND MANAGE YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE WITH THIS NO-EXPERIENCE-NECESSARY OFFICE 2021 HANDBOOKMicrosoft Office offers huge benefits to people of all ages. The popular software suite has always made creating to-do lists, sending emails, drafting documents, and processing spreadsheets a breeze, and the updates and upgrades found in Office 2021 make those tasks even easier. Office For Seniors For Dummies offers step-by-step instructions to learn every part of Office 2021, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This trusted guide starts at the very beginning, showing you how to start each application and understand the interface. It walks you through the most commonly used functions of each program and explains how to apply it in your everyday life. Written in large, crystal-clear type and full of helpful images and screenshots, the book also demonstrates how to:* Stay in touch with friends and family using Office 2021's built-in communications tools, including Outlook* Keep your finances up to date with functional spreadsheets in Excel* Take advantage of existing Office templates for things like budgets, letters, faxes, and moreYou don't have to be a computer scientist to get the most out of Office 2021. Let this handy guide clarify and demystify some of the most practical and user-friendly applications available today. FAITHE WEMPEN, M.A., is a Microsoft Office Master Instructor who has been writing and teaching about Microsoft Office for more than 25 years. She is an adjunct professor of Computer Information Technology with more than 150 books to her credit, including Computers For Seniors For Dummies and Outlook For Dummies, as well as a CompTIA A+ certified computer technician.INTRODUCTION 1About This Book 1Foolish Assumptions 3Icons Used in This Book 3Beyond the Book 4Where to Go from Here 4PART 1: GETTING STARTED WITH OFFICE 5CHAPTER 1: THE TWO-DOLLAR TOUR 7Start an Office Application 8Start a New Document 9Explore the Office Ribbon and Tabs 10Understand the File Menu (Backstage View) 15Create a Document 16Type Text 17Insert a Picture 19Move Around in a Document 20Select Content 22Zoom In and Out 24Change the View 25CHAPTER 2: EXPLORING THE COMMON FEATURES OF OFFICE APPLICATIONS 27Edit Text 28Move and Copy Content 29Choose Fonts and Font Sizes 33Apply Text Formatting 36Use the Mini Toolbar 38Work with Themes 39Check Your Spelling and Grammar 43CHAPTER 3: OPENING, SAVING, AND PRINTING FILES 49Save Your Work 50The Basic Save 50Changing the Save Location 52Choosing a File Type 57Open a Previously Saved File 57Change the File Listing View 59Email Your Work to Others 60Emailing a Link to a Document 61Emailing a Copy of a Document 63Share Your Work in Other Formats 65Print Your Work 68Recover Lost Work 70PART 2: WORD 73CHAPTER 4: COMPOSING YOUR THOUGHTS IN WORD 75Examine the Word Interface 76Move Around and Select Text 77Choose Paper Size and Orientation 79Set Margins 80Select the Right Screen View 82Align and Indent Paragraphs 84Change Line Spacing 90Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists 92CHAPTER 5: DRESSING UP YOUR DOCUMENTS 95Apply Styles and Style Sets 96Insert Pictures 101Size and Format a Picture 105Position a Picture 106Add a Page Border 108Apply a Background Color to a Page 110Create Tables 112Format a Table 115CHAPTER 6: TAKING WORD TO THE NEXT LEVEL 117Number the Pages 118Use Headers and Footers 120Insert Cover Pages and Other Building Blocks 123Print an Envelope 125Perform a Mail Merge 127Insert the Date and Time 133PART 3: EXCEL 135CHAPTER 7: CREATING BASIC SPREADSHEETS IN EXCEL 137Understand Excel’s Unique Features 138Get Familiar with Spreadsheet Structure 140Move the Cell Cursor 140Select a Range 142Type and Edit Cell Contents 145Insert and Delete Rows, Columns, and Cells 147Work with Worksheets 151CHAPTER 8: DOING THE MATH: FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS 155Learn How Formulas Are Structured 156Write Formulas That Reference Cells 156Move and Copy Cell Content 157Reference a Cell on Another Sheet 159Understand Functions 160Take a Tour of Some Basic Functions 163Explore Financial Functions 165CHAPTER 9: CREATING VISUAL INTEREST WITH FORMATTING AND CHARTS 169Adjust Row Height and Column Width 170Wrap Text in a Cell 172Apply Gridlines or Borders 172Apply Fill Color 176Format Text in Cells 177Format the Spreadsheet as a Whole 179Create a Basic Chart 181Identify the Parts of a Chart 183Format a Chart 185CHAPTER 10: USING EXCEL AS A DATABASE 189Understand Databases 190Prepare a List for a Mail Merge 190Store Data in a Table 191Sort a Table 193Filter Data in a Table 196Split a Column’s Content 199Merge the Contents of Columns 201PART 4: OUTLOOK 205CHAPTER 11: MANAGING EMAIL WITH OUTLOOK 207Set Up Outlook for the First Time 208Set Up Additional Mail Accounts 209Troubleshoot Mail Setup Problems 210Take a Quick Tour of Outlook’s Mail Feature 214Choose a Ribbon Layout 216Receive and Read Your Mail 216View and Download Photos and Other Attachments 218Reply to a Message 219Forward a Message 221Compose a Message 221Attach a File to a Message 224Avoid Frauds, Scams, and Viruses 226CHAPTER 12: MANAGING THE DETAILS: CONTACTS, NOTES, AND TASKS 229Store Contact Information 230Edit and Delete Contacts 233Choose How the Contacts List Appears 235Use the Contacts List 235Create Notes 238Categorize Notes 240Use Tasks and the To-Do List 243Update the Status of a Task 246Set a Task Reminder 247CHAPTER 13: YOUR BUSY LIFE: USING THE CALENDAR 249View Your Calendar 250Create and Delete a Calendar Event 252Set an Event to Recur 254Configure Event Reminders 255Add Holidays 257Print a Hard Copy of Your Calendar 258PART 5: POWERPOINT 261CHAPTER 14: GETTING STARTED WITH POWERPOINT 263Explore the PowerPoint Interface 264Work with PowerPoint Files 266Understand PowerPoint Views 266Create New Slides 268Use Slide Placeholders 270Turn Text AutoFit Off or On 271Change Slide Layouts 273Move or Resize Slide Content 274Manually Place Text on a Slide 275Navigate and Select Text 276Select Content 277CHAPTER 15: DRESSING UP YOUR PRESENTATIONS 279Understand and Apply Themes and Variants 280Change the Presentation Colors 281Edit Slide Masters 283Format Text Boxes and Placeholders 284Insert Pictures 286Create a Photo Album Presentation 290CHAPTER 16: ADDING MOVEMENT AND SOUND 293Animate Objects on a Slide 294Add Slide Transition Effects 301Set Slides to Automatically Advance 302Add a Musical Soundtrack 303CHAPTER 17: PRESENTING THE SHOW 305Display a Slide Show On-Screen 306Use the Slide Show Tools 308Print Copies of a Presentation 311Package a Presentation for Distribution 313Make a Video of the Presentation 316PART 6: GOING DEEPER WITH OFFICE 319CHAPTER 18: INTEGRATING OFFICE WITH OTHER APPS 321Use Microsoft Money in Excel to Track Bank Accounts 322Subscribe to a Google Calendar in Outlook 324Import a Google Calendar Into Outlook 327Access Gmail Contacts in Outlook 329Integrating Office with iCloud 332Share Content Between Google Apps and Office Apps 337Include Online Videos in PowerPoint Presentations 339CHAPTER 19: CUSTOMIZING OFFICE APPLICATIONS 341Customize the Quick Access Toolbar 342Customize the Ribbon 346Customize the Status Bar 349Set Options in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 351Set Outlook Options 352CHAPTER 20: TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS 355Recover Lost Work 356Repair a Malfunctioning App 357Fix Inconsistent Formatting in Word 360Improve an Ugly Presentation in PowerPoint 363Fix Formula Errors in Excel 364Pick the Right Function in Excel 365Minimize Document File Size 367Move Outlook Data Files to Another PC 368Index 373
#Myprivacy #Myright
If you ever thought you could run away into the wilderness without being noticed, think again. Right from the time you get up in the morning, picking up your mobile devices, wearing your fitness tracker, and every aspect of your life is connected to an unknown world—a world that decides whether you are noteworthy or play worthy of being tracked. A common man is caught up in a world that is intertwined between your private life, gains of the government through surveillance capitalism and the law of the internet and dark web. This book takes you through a journey that looks at various privacy aspects of your private life and unusual case laws. Laws that have challenged the courts to think beyond the traditional line of thinking. They have also influenced the media who are looking for juicy scoops to make stories more enticing for their viewership/ readership. It further dwells into the idea of Artificial Intelligence, and it will make things even more invasive with the unknown sources and data of an individual that is out there. Finally, the book attempts to answer the question of what should individuals do if they are caught up in a storm of data breaches.Remember, once the information is out on the internet, it is virtually impossible to redact it back.
Building an Effective Data Science Practice
Gain a deep understanding of data science and the thought process needed to solve problems in that field using the required techniques, technologies and skills that go into forming an interdisciplinary team. This book will enable you to set up an effective team of engineers, data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders that can collaborate effectively on crucial aspects such as problem formulation, execution of experiments, and model performance evaluation.You’ll start by delving into the fundamentals of data science – classes of data science problems, data science techniques and their applications – and gradually build up to building a professional reference operating model for a data science function in an organization. This operating model covers the roles and skills required in a team, the techniques and technologies they use, and the best practices typically followed in executing data science projects.Building an Effective Data Science Practice provides a common base of reference knowledge and solutions, and addresses the kinds of challenges that arise to ensure your data science team is both productive and aligned with the business goals from the very start. Reinforced with real examples, this book allows you to confidently determine the strategic answers to effectively align your business goals with the operations of the data science practice.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN* Transform business objectives into concrete problems that can be solved using data science* Evaluate how problems and the specifics of a business drive the techniques and model evaluation guidelines used in a project* Build and operate an effective interdisciplinary data science team within an organization* Evaluating the progress of the team towards the business RoI* Understand the important regulatory aspects that are applicable to a data science practice WHO THIS BOOK IS FORTechnology leaders, data scientists, and project managersVineet is a Chief Data Scientist at GS Lab, India, and has led the effort of setting up a Data Science group at GS Lab which has now successfully executed Data Science projects in diverse fields like healthcare, IoT, communication, etc. He has also led research projects - in Computer Vision and Demand Forecasting, and developed new Data Science algorithms/techniques in areas like model performance tuning.Vineet is a computer science engineer from Pune university with a master’s degree from BITS Pilani. For most of his 17-year professional career, he has been associated with Data Science projects and has 2 US patents in his name. Prior to joining GS Lab, he worked at SAS for 7 years building data science products. He has presented papers in global conferences and has given talks in colleges on topics related to Data Science. He has also been associated with universities for research projects in the field of Data Science.Srinath is a Principal Architect at GS Lab, India. His key responsibility has been to bootstrap, and now to lead, the Data Science capability in GS Lab. A TOGAF9-certified architect, Srinath specializes in aligning business goals to the technical roadmap and data strategy for his clients. His typical clients are software technology companies that depend on data science, or enterprises looking to leverage data science as part of their digitalization programs.Srinath is a computer-science graduate from Pune University. During his 17 years of professional experience, he has primarily worked on data mining, predictive modeling, and analytics in varied areas such as CRM (retail/finance), life-sciences, healthcare, video conferencing, industrial-IoT and smart cities.Part One: Fundamentals1. Introduction: The Data Science Process2. Data Science and your business3. Monks vs. Cowboys: Data Science CulturesPart Two: Classes of Problems4. Classification5. Regression6. Natural Language Processing7. Clustering8. Anomaly Detection9. Recommendations10. Computer Vision11. Sequential Decision MakingPart Three: Techniques & Technologies12. Overview13. Data Capture14. Data Preparation15. Data Visualization16. Machine Learning17. Inference18. Other tools and services19. Reference Architecture20. Monks vs. Cowboys: PraxisPart Four: Building Teams and Executing Projects21. The Skills Framework22. Building and structuring the team23. Data Science ProjectsAppendix FAQs
Windows 10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot Windows 10 the way the experts do, whatever device or form factor you are using. Focus on the problems that most commonly plague PC users and fix each one with a step-by-step approach that helps you understand the cause, solution, and tools required.Windows 10 is constantly evolving and changing and a great many aspects of the operating system, including many associated with troubleshooting and repair, have been changed, removed, replaced, or expanded since the first edition of this book was published. This new edition is updated with a dedicated chapter on using scripting tools for troubleshooting along with numerous updates on Windows device and update installation, Microsoft Sysinternals Suite, and Troubleshooting malware attacks. Additionally, there is extensive coverage of the technical diagnosis and troubleshooting tools you need from Event Viewer to Recovery Console.This book will help you discover the connections between different hardware and software in your devices, and how their bonds with external hardware, networks, and the Internet are more inter-dependent than you think. You will also learn how to support the increasing volume of home workers, and make sure they can stay online and active on PCs from your own organization or their own devices.If you are fed up with those nagging, day-to-day issues, want to avoid costly repairs, or just want to learn more about how PCs work, _Windows 10 Troubleshooting_ is your ideal one-stop guide to the Windows 10 operating system.What You Will Learn* Understand your PC’s ecosystem and how to connect the dots, so you can successfully track problems to their source* Support home workers using PCs from your organization and family devices, and keep workers productive and online* Make your PC safe and secure for family and everyone in your workplace, and ensure that data is kept secure from loss or attack* Understand the threat from malware and viruses and a range of approaches to dealing with them, depending on the situation* Know tips and tricks for researching difficult problems, including third-party tools and useful web resourcesWHO THIS BOOK IS FORAnyone using Windows 10 on a desktop, laptop, or hybrid deviceMIKE HALSEY has been a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) awardee since 2011 and is a recognized technical expert. As the author of Windows 7, 8, and 10 troubleshooting books and associated video courses, he is well versed in the problems and issues that PC users, IT pros, and system administrators face when administering and maintaining all aspects of a PC ecosystem.Mike understands that some subjects can be intimidating for some people and that everybody is different, so he approaches each subject area in straightforward and easy-to-understand ways.Mike is originally from the UK, but now lives in the south of France with his rescue border collies, Evan and Robbie. You can contact Mike on Twitter @MikeHalsey.Part 1: Getting Started with Windows TroubleshootingChapter 1: Introducing Troubleshooting in Windows 10The Three Seashells…The Problems We EncounterHardware ProblemsSoftware and App ProblemsNetworking ProblemsStartup ProblemsOS Installation and Update Problems“Prevention Is Better Than Cure”The Security and Maintenance CenterAutomatically Check for Solutions to ProblemsWindows Reliability HistoryWindows Automatic MaintenanceManaging Diagnostic Feedback and PrivacyRecovery OptionsWindows’ Security SystemsWindows Defender Anti-malwareWindows FirewallWindows SmartScreenUACUser Account ManagementAdministrators vs. Standard UsersLocal Accounts vs. Microsoft AccountsAzure ADUser Identity and Sign-In ManagementAn Introduction to Family SafetyManaging and Deleting User AccountsChapter 2: Building a Safe and Secure OSCreating a Recovery DriveBacking Up and Restoring Windows 10.ResetSystem Image BackupCreating a System Image Backup.Restoring a System Image BackupUsing Windows System RestoreConfiguring System RestoreUsing the Windows 10 Media Creation ToolSetting Up and Managing OneDriveBacking Up Your Files with OneDriveUsing OneDrive Personal and OneDrive ProfessionalRestoring Deleted and Previous Versions of FilesChapter 3: Configuring Windows 10The Settings AppSystem > StorageSystem > Default AppsSystem > AboutDevices > Printers & Scanners / Connected DevicesDevices > AutoPlayNetwork & InternetAccountsTime & LanguageUpd^ Windows UpdateUpdate & Security > Windows Defender / BackupUpdate & Security > ActivationUpdate & Security > For DevelopersIntroducing the Control PanelManaging the Virtual Memory, Paging FileManaging Remote Connections to the PCMoving the Shell User Folders.Creating, Managing, and Deleting PartitionsManaging Startup AppsChapter 4: Fixing Windows 10 QuicklyThe Disk Cleanup WizardManaging EdgeCleaning Temporary and Other Files from EdgeResetting - EdgeResetting the Windows Store and Store AppsDefragmenting Your Hard DisksManaging Running Apps and Services with Task ManagerManaging win32 App CompatibilityUsing the System File CheckerMicrosoft Answers, Service Status Site, and Being a TwitChapter 5: Understanding Tasks and EventsThe Windows Event ViewerIntroducing the Microsoft Management ConsoleThe Main Events ViewMaking Sense of Error LogsCreating Custom Event ViewsCreating Event SubscriptionsAttaching a Task to an EventSaving, Exporting, and Importing Event InformationChapter 6: Understanding PC HardwareBIOS and UEFIBIOS Virus/Malware AttackResetting BIOS and UEFI FirmwarePower SuppliesJump-Starting a PCThe MotherboardThe Rear Panel Connectors and CablesMemoryHard Disks, SSDs, M.2, and PCIe DrivesExpansion CardsMonitors and CablingKeyboards and MiceChapter 7: Diagnosing and Repairing Problem Hardware and PeripheralsGetting USB Devices to Work ReliablyInstalling and Managing Bluetooth DevicesInstalling and Configuring PrintersInstalling Different Types of PrinterFinding the Name or IP Address of a PrinterManaging Printing PoliciesHave You Tried [Not] Turning It Off and On Again?Chapter 8: Troubleshooting StartupHave You Tried Turning It Off and On Again?Using Startup RepairThe Windows Recovery Options MenuUsing the Command Prompt to Repair Windows StartupChapter 9: Troubleshooting NetworksThe Network and Sharing CenterConfiguring Network ConnectionsManaging Network AdaptersManaging Network Connections in the Settings AppSetting Up and Managing Your RouterTroubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection ProblemsRecovering Lost Wi-Fi PasswordsChapter 10: Troubleshoot and Manage EdgeManaging EdgeManaging Permissions, Security and Privacy in EdgeManaging Temporary and Other Files in EdgeUsing the Edge Task Manager to Manage Running Web AppsResetting EdgeOther Useful Settings in EdgePart 2: Becoming a Proficient TroubleshooterChapter 11: Dealing with Common Windows AnnoyancesIncorrect File AssociationsSetting Disk and File PermissionsManaging Audio DevicesTroubleshooting Windows ActivationTroubleshooting and Resetting Windows UpdateTroubleshooting Power Loss During an Update InstallationManaging and Resetting Windows SearchTroubleshooting Slow StartupWindows 10 Hangs on StartupWindows 10 Shuts Down SlowlyWindows Fails to Sleep/Resume from Sleep.Gaining Access After Bitlocker LockoutTroubleshooting Touch Screen ProblemsUSB Type-C and Thunderbolt ProblemsNo Picture on Desktop PC Monitor or TVDisappearing and Conflicting DrivesUnderstanding the BSODChapter 12: Remote HelpThe Problem Steps RecorderRecording an App with Game DVRQuick AssistWindows Remote AssistanceSending and Responding to a Remote Assistance RequestSending Unsolicited Remote Assistance OffersRemote DesktopChapter 13: Repairing Windows Startup ProblemsManually Repairing Windows StartupRepairing BIOS Startup FilesRepairing UEFI Startup FilesAdditional Repair Commands for BIOS and UEFIRecreating or Moving the Boot PartitionStep 1a: Create a New Boot Partition (Command Prompt)Step 1b: Create a New Boot Partition (Disk Management Console)Step 2: Create the New Boot FilesSetting Up and Managing Dual/Multiboot SystemsSecure BootBitlocker and Dual-Boot SystemsManaging Boot Systems with BCDEditBCDEdit IdentifiersBCDEdit Data FormatsExamples of BCDEdit UseEffecting Repairs on the Boot Partition StructuresChapter 14: Networks and Internet ConnectionsChecking the Status of a Network ConnectionDisplaying Information About Wi-Fi NetworksCreating Wi-Fi HotspotsPrioritizing Network ConnectionsDiagnosing Network Connection ProblemsGetting Network Diagnostic Reports from the Event ViewerSee the Status of Your Connection with the Performance Monitor.See What’s Using Your Bandwidth with the Resource MonitorTroubleshooting in the Network and Sharing CenterChanging a Network Type Between Private and PublicSetting Advanced Network Configuration OptionsUsing and Managing Ad-Hoc NetworksHOSTS, LMHOSTS and WINSUsing Authentication TechnologiesUnderstanding TCP/IPOSI Network LayersIPv4 vs IPv6 AddressingDCHPDNSUsing TCP/IP Management ToolsPingTraceRTIPConfigNetshManaging User ProfilesRoaming ProfilesAzure and AD Domain Profiles and SettingsChapter 15: Managing Device Drivers and PC ResourcesDeciphering the Device ManagerIdentifying and Installing Unknown DevicesInstalling Legacy HardwareForcibly installing a Device DriverUninstalling and Deleting Device DriversBlocking Device Driver and Device App InstallationFinding Device Driver Details and InformationTroubleshooting Device DriversBacking Up and Restoring the Driver StoreManaging Driver PropertiesChapter 16: Windows Update and System UpgradesDeferring Updates in Windows 10Long-Term Servicing ChannelChoosing How Updates Are DeliveredUninstalling and Blocking UpdatesTroubleshooting and Repairing Windows UpdateWindows Upgrades and the Reset ImageThe Windows Insider Programme (for Business)Chapter 17: Maintaining App and Web Site CompatibilityMaintaining Compatibility with Win32 AppsManaging Web Site and Intranet CompatibilityUsing Edge in IE Compatibility ModeManaging Security in EdgeInstalling and Managing Browser Plug-ins in EdgeSynchronizing Settings in EdgeSetting Your Default Web BrowserInstalling, Removing, Managing and Using Progressive Web AppsUsing the Software Compatibility TroubleshooterDPI ScalingProgram Compatibility AssistantMicrosoft Application Compatibility ToolkitShimsStandard User AnalyzerChapter 18: Managing Security and PrivacyCreating a Strong Password?Using Two-Factor AuthenticationTFA for Microsoft ServicesTFA for Third-Party ServicesMicrosoft TFA AppGoogle TFA AppManaging Safety and Privacy for ChildrenUsing the Credential ManagerManaging Passwords in EdgeManaging Encryption in Windows 10Using the EFSManaging EFS Encryption with Cipher.exeManaging Device EncryptionEncrypting Your PC with BitlockerManaging a TPM on Your PC and in Windows 10Managing Bitlocker Encryption on Your PCUsing Bitlocker To GoChapter 19: Malware and VirusesHow to Defend Against MalwareSo What Is This Malware Stuff Anyway?Viruses and WormsSpywareAdwareTrojansBotsRootkits / BootkitsBackdoorsRansomwareSpam and Phishing EmailDefending PCs Against MalwareDefending Your Files Against RansomwareSecure BootTrusted BootUsing EncryptionApp ContainersIdentifying a Malware AttackHow Malware Infects PCsHow Malware Infects NetworksIdentifying External AttacksIdentifying Internal AttacksTraining Staff for VigilanceManually Removing Malware from a PCFirst Steps – IsolationIdentifying the Running ProcessesDeactivating the MalwareTest and RetestFinishing UpRemoving RootkitsUsing BCDEdit to Repair Malware DamageUsing Third-Party Tools to Remove MalwareMalware Protection CenterBaseline Security AmalyzerMicrosoft DaRTWindows Defender OfflineESET Online (and Offline) ScannerNorton Bootable Recovery ToolSophos Bootable AntivirusKaspersky Rescue DiskKaspersky Ransomware DecryptorAVG Bootkit RemoverF-Secure Rescue CDTrend Micro Rescue DiskMcAfee Free ToolsD7IIRKillJunkware/Adware Removal ToolsMicrosoft SysInternals SuiteResearching Virus Removal OnlineChapter 20: Using Virtualization to Protect PCsCreating and Managing VMs in Hyper-VManaging Networks in Hyper-VCreating Backups of VMs in Hyper-VBooting and Repurposing Your PC from a VMCreating a VHDAdding a VHD to the Boot MenuVirtual Switches in Hyper-VCreating a Virtual SwitchManaging a Virtual SwitchManaging Hyper-V with PowerShellTroubleshooting Hyper-V ConnectionsPart 3: Mastering Windows 10 TroubleshootingChapter 21: Bomb-Proofing Your PCCreating a Robust Backup StrategyLock Down Your PCs with Group PolicyUsing the Group Policy EditorConfiguring a GPOUsing Server-Side Group PoliciesAdvanced Usage of Group PolicyUsing the Group Policy Management ConsoleActivating and Configuring the GPMCUsing the GPMCTroubleshooting Group Policy IssuesManaging Windows ServicesManage Your Local Security PolicyManaging Advanced Firewall PolicyChapter 22: Microsoft SysinternalsFile and Disk UtilitiesAccessChksAccessEnumContigDisk2VhdDiskExtDiskmonDiskViewEFSDumpMoveFile and PendMovesNTFSInfoPsFileSDeleteShareEnumSigcheckNetworking UtilitiesPSPingPsToolsTCPViewWhoIsProcess UtilitiesAutoRunsHandleListDLLsPortmonProcDumpProcess ExplorerProcess MonitorPSExecPsKillPsListPsServicePsSuspendShellRunasVMMapSecurity UtilitiesLogonSessionsPsLoggedOnPsLogListSysmon/Sysmon64System Information UtilitiesHandleLiveKdLoadOrderRAMMapMiscellaneous UtilitiesRegDelNullRegistry UsageRegJumpChapter 23: Best Practice in the WorkplaceManaging Power and BatteriesManaging Users and BYOD PCsMDMGroup PolicyBackups Best PracticeDeployment and Recovery Best PracticeManaging External and Network HardwareChapter 24: Managing BYOD HardwareManaging VPNs and Secure ConnectionsWorkplace JoinConnecting to an Exchange or ActiveSync AccountConnecting to Office 365 or Microsoft AzureWork FoldersChapter 25: Getting Advanced InformationThe Task ManagerThe Performance MonitorData Collector SetsThe Resource MonitorThe Computer Management ConsoleSystem InformationDXDiagChapter 26: The Registry in DepthRegistry FilesRegistry Keys and ValuesHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT (HKCR)HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU)HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)HKEY_USERS (HKU)HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG (HKCC)HKEY_PERFORMANCE_DATARegistry Value TypesThe Registry EditorBacking Up and Restoring the RegistryCreating and Modifying Registry KeysEditing Other Users’ Registry DatabasesConnecting to a Remote RegistryUsing PowerShellUsing Group PolicyComparing RegistriesREGINI.EXEEditing the Registry with PowerShellScanRegEdit the Registry from the Recovery PanelThird-Party Registry UtilitiesChapter 27: Using Scripting Tools for TroubleshootingUsing the Windows Command LineUseful Command Line Tools for TroubleshootingUsing the Command Line from the Recovery ConsoleTroubleshooting Using PowerShellGetting Started with PowerShellUsing the Event Log in PowerShellGathering Detailed Reports and InformationManaging AppsManaging Running ProcessesManaging the RegistryManaging Windows UpdateManaging ServicesAdditional Troubleshooting with PowerShellThe Windows TerminalInstalling and Using the Windows TerminalChapter 28: Windows 10 File Structure in DepthThe Windows 10 File and Folder StructureRoot Windows FoldersWin32 and Store App FoldersWindows Operating System FoldersUser Account FoldersWindows Log FoldersWindows Temporary File FoldersWindows File TypesManaging the Shell User FoldersFile System Tools and UtilitiesFile Management from the Command LineHow File Systems Handle Files DifferentlyTroubleshooting File and Folder PermissionsACLs, DACLs, and PermissionsNTFS InheritanceUsign GroupsEffective AccessTaking OwnershipAuditingTroubleshooting File and Folder SharingChapter 29: Researching Difficult ProblemsReading the Windows Log FilesLog Text FilesReading .xml and .etl FilesReading .dmp filesSearching the Internet for SolutionsAnswers.Microsoft.comSupport.Microsoft.comTechnet.Microsoft.com and MSDN.Microsoft.comOther Microsoft and Third-Party Support SitesHardware Driver and Support SitesThird-Party Support ToolsChapter 30: Troubleshooting Difficult Problems“Mike Halsey’s Holistic Troubleshooting Agency”Gauging Both Internal and External FactorsUsing Troubleshooting Tools TogetherTroubleshooting and Repairing HardwareMinimal Boot Configuration and Jumpstarting PCsChapter 31: Installation and RestoreTroubleshooting the Windows 10 UpgradeInstalling Windows 10Obtaining Up-to-Date Installation MediaCreating Customized Installation MediaNondestructively Reinstalling Windows 10Windows 10 SysPrep
Phishing and Communication Channels
Mitigate the dangers posed by phishing activities, a common cybercrime carried out through email attacks. This book details tools and techniques to protect against phishing in various communication channels.The aim of phishing is to fraudulently obtain sensitive credentials such as passwords, usernames, or social security numbers by impersonating a trustworthy entity in a digital communication.Phishing attacks have increased exponentially in recent years, and target all categories of web users, leading to huge financial losses to consumers and businesses. According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 22% of all breaches in 2019 involved phishing. And 65% of organizations in the USA experience a successful phishing attack.This book discusses the various forms of phishing attacks, the communications most often used to carry out attacks, the devices used in the attacks, and the methods used to protect individuals and organizations from phishing attacks.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Understand various forms of phishing attacks, including deceptive, DNS-based, search engine, and contents injection phishing* Know which communications are most commonly used, including email, SMS, voice, blog, wifi, and more* Be familiar with phishing kits (what they are) and how security experts utilize them to improve user awareness* Be aware of the techniques that attackers most commonly use to request information* Master the best solutions (including educational, legal, technical) to protect against phishing attacksWHO THIS BOOK IS FORSecurity professionals who need to educate online users, especially those who deal with banks, online stores, payment systems, governments organizations, social networks and blogs, IT companies, telecommunications companies, and others. The secondary audience includes researchers working to develop novel strategies to fight against phishing activities and undergraduate and graduate instructors of cybersecurity.DR. GUNIKHAN SONOWAL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at KL University. His research interests include information security (phishing) and accessibility computing. He received his Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) from Sibsagar College, a Master of Computer Application (MCA) at University of Hyderabad, India, and a PhD in computer science and engineering from Pondicherry University. He has published eight research papers in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.1: Introduction to Phishing.-2: Types of Phishing.-3: Communication Channels.-4: What Does a Phishing URL Look Like?.-5: Characteristics of a Phishing Website.-6: Phishing Kits.-7: Training Methods for Phishing Detection.-8: Legal Solution: Phishing is Prohibited Under a Number of Laws.-9: Phishing Detection Based on Technology.
Machine Learning with PySpark
Master the new features in PySpark 3.1 to develop data-driven, intelligent applications. This updated edition covers topics ranging from building scalable machine learning models, to natural language processing, to recommender systems.Machine Learning with PySpark, Second Edition begins with the fundamentals of Apache Spark, including the latest updates to the framework. Next, you will learn the full spectrum of traditional machine learning algorithm implementations, along with natural language processing and recommender systems. You’ll gain familiarity with the critical process of selecting machine learning algorithms, data ingestion, and data processing to solve business problems. You’ll see a demonstration of how to build supervised machine learning models such as linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, and random forests. You’ll also learn how to automate the steps using Spark pipelines, followed by unsupervised models such as K-means and hierarchical clustering. A section on Natural Language Processing (NLP) covers text processing, text mining, and embeddings for classification. This new edition also introduces Koalas in Spark and how to automate data workflow using Airflow and PySpark’s latest ML library.After completing this book, you will understand how to use PySpark’s machine learning library to build and train various machine learning models, along with related components such as data ingestion, processing and visualization to develop data-driven intelligent applicationsWHAT YOU WILL LEARN:* Build a spectrum of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms* Use PySpark's machine learning library to implement machine learning and recommender systems * Leverage the new features in PySpark’s machine learning library* Understand data processing using Koalas in Spark * Handle issues around feature engineering, class balance, bias and variance, and cross validation to build optimally fit modelsWHO THIS BOOK IS FORData science and machine learning professionals. Pramod Singh works at Bain & Company in the Advanced Analytics Group. He has extensive hands-on experience in large scale machine learning, deep learning, data engineering, designing algorithms and application development. He has spent more than 13 years working in the field of Data and AI at different organizations. He’s published four books – Deploy Machine Learning Models to Production, Machine Learning with PySpark, Learn PySpark and Learn TensorFlow 2.0, all for Apress. He is also a regular speaker at major conferences such as O’Reilly’s Strata and AI conferences. Pramod holds a BTech in electrical engineering from B.A.T.U, and an MBA from Symbiosis University. He has also earned a Data Science certification from IIM–Calcutta. He lives in Gurgaon with his wife and 5-year-old son. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, coding, reading, and watching football.Chapter 1: Introduction to Spark 3.1Chapter Goal: The book’s opening chapter introduces the readers to latest changes in PySpark and updates to the framework. This chapter covers the different components of Spark ecosystem. The chapter doubles up as an introduction to the book’s format, including explanation of formatting practices, pointers to the book’s accompanying codebase online, and support contact information. The chapter sets readers’ expectations in terms of the content and structure of the rest of the book. This chapter provides the audience with a set of required libraries and code/data download information so that the user is able to set up their environment appropriately.No of pages -30Sub -Topics1. Data status2. Apache Spark evolution3. Apache Spark fundamentals4. Spark components5. Setting up Spark 3.1Chapter 2: Manage Data with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter covers the steps right from reading the data, pre-processing and cleaning for machine learning purpose. The chapter showcases the steps to build end to end data handling pipelines to transform and create features for machine learning. It covers simple way to use Koalas in order to leverage pandas in a distributed way in Spark.It also covers the method to automate the data scripts in order to run schedules data jobs using Airflow.No of pages:50Sub - Topics1. Data ingestion2. Data cleaning3. Data transformation4. End- to end data pipelines5. Data processing using koalas in Spark on Pandas DataFrame6. Automate data workflow using AirflowChapter 3: Introduction to Machine LearningChapter Goal:This chapter introduces the readers to basic fundamentals of machine learning. This chapter covers different categories of machine learning and different stages in the machine learning lifecycle. It highlights the method to extract information related to model interpretation to understand the reasoning behind model predictions in PySpark .No of pages: 25Sub - Topics:1. Supervised machine learning2. Unsupervised machine learning3. Model interpretation4. Machine learning lifecycleChapter 4: Linear Regression with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter covers the fundamentals of linear regression for readers. This chapter then showcases the steps to build feature engineering pipeline and fitting a regression model using PySpark latest machine learning libraryNo of pages:20Sub - Topics:1. Introduction to linear regression2. Feature engineering in PySpark3. Model training4. End-to end pipeline for model predictionChapter 5: Logistic Regression with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter covers the fundamentals of logistic regression for readers. This chapter then showcases the steps to build feature engineering pipeline and fitting a logistic regression model using PySpark machine learning library on a customer datasetNo of pages:251. Introduction to logistic regression2. Feature engineering in PySpark3. Model training4. End-to end pipeline for model predictionChapter 6: Ensembling with PysparkChapter Goal:This chapter covers the fundamentals of ensembling methods including bagging, boosting and stacking. This chapter then showcases strengths of ensembling methods over other machine learning techniques. In the final part -the steps to build feature engineering pipeline and fitting random forest model using PySpark Machine learning library are coveredNo of pages:301. Introduction to ensembling methods2. Feature engineering in PySpark3. Model training4. End-to end pipeline for model predictionChapter 7: Clustering with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter introduces the unsupervised part of machine learning - clustering. This chapter covers the steps to build feature engineering pipeline and running a customer segmentation exercise using PySpark machine learning libraryNo of pages:201.Introduction to clustering2. Feature engineering in PySpark3. Segmentation using PysparkChapter 8: Recommendation Engine with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter focuses on the fundamentals of building scalable recommendation models. This chapter introduces different types of recommendation models that are used widely and then showcases the steps to build data pipeline and training a hybrid recommendation model using PySpark machine learning library for making recommendations to customersNo of pages:251. Introduction to types of recommender systems2. Deep dive into collaborative filtering3. Building recommendation engine using PySparkChapter 9: Advanced Feature Engineering with PySparkChapter Goal:This chapter covers the process to handle sequential data such as customer journey that can be used in prediction as well. This chapter also includes the use of PCA technique for reducing the dimensional space to handful features. At the end -it showcase use of machine learning flow to deploy Spark models in production.No of pages:451.Sequence embeddings for prediction2. Dimensionality reduction3. Model deployment in PySpark
Computer Vision and Augmented Reality in iOS
Learn how computer vision works, how augmented reality renders digital graphics into the physical world via an iPhone’s camera, and how to incorporate these technologies into your own apps. This book shows you how to take full advantage of computer vision technologies.Interacting with other people online usually involves user-generated images and videos; whether it be “memes”, short videos, or heavily-modified images. Before smart phones, generating this content required a professional using high-level image and video editing software. Not any more.This book will teach you to use computer vision in the most popular ways, such as for facial recognition, image to text analysis and, of course, recording a video of a dancing hot dog in your living room. Starting with the history of computer vision, image and video processing fundamentals, and an introduction to developing augmented reality applications, you’ll learn to incorporate computer vision both in the content you create and the apps you develop for end users.Computer Vision and Augmented Reality in iOS reveals how every user with access to the Internet and a smart phone can easily generate heavily-modified images and videos.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN* Incorporate mathematics related to computer vision into your apps* Host computer vision models remotely for mobile use* Implement visual-inertial state estimation algorithms for mobile augmented realityWHO THIS BOOK IS FORProfessionals or post graduate students in software development or engineering who have a basic understanding of how software development works and are interested in implementing computer vision into their development. It's recommended that readers already have a working knowledge of C++ and Swift. AHMED BEKHIT is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Magic Studio; a software company based in Boca Raton, Florida that focuses on developing cutting edge video processing and streaming technologies. In the early days of Ahmed’s career in Software Engineering, he was awarded the Apple WWDC Scholarship three times in a row and was also titled “Apple’s Whiz Kid” by the Wall Street Journal at the age of 15. As of today, Ahmed has been writing software for over a decade. He also regulary contributes to the open-source community and has been known for creating ARVideoKit; an iOS framework that renders ARKit content to capture videos, GIFs, and live photos with augmented reality components. Ahmed has developed and published independent iOS applications that have reached over three million users.1. Brief History of Computer VisionThis chapter will focus on the history of computer vision, what it is, the importance of it and its applications.a. What is Computer Vision?b. Why do we need it?c. The evolution of Computer Visiond. Computer Vision Applications2. Introduction to Augmented RealityThis chapter will introduce Augmented Reality and its different applications to the reader.a. What is augmented reality?b. How does it work?c. How can I use this technology?3. Image and Video Processing FundamentalsThis chapter will go over fundamental mathematics and algorithms that will be used throughout the book.a. Math overviewb. Computer Vision basicsc. Standard algorithmsd. Implementing standard algorithms using OpenCV4. Building Computer Vision Applications using OpenCV & Vision FrameworkThis chapter will cover various Computer Vision applications and how to implement them.a. Face Detection / Recognitionb. Body Detection / Trackingc. Image to Text Analysis5. Building Custom ModelsThis chapter will cover developing custom Computer Vision models / algorithms.a. Custom Object Trackingb. Custom Barcode Generator / Reader (similar to Snapchat Codes aka Snapcodes)6. Augmented Reality using OpenCVThis chapter will cover the two main approaches used in the Augmented Reality industry; marker-based & marker-less AR.a. Marker-based Augmented Realityb. Marker-less Augmented Reality using Visual Inertial Estimation on a Phone7. Augmented Reality using ARKit & OpenCVThis chapter will cover how to use both ARKit and OpenCV technologies simultaneously.a. Using Body Tracking with ARKitb. Using Face Detection with ARKit
Microsoft Blazor
Build web applications in C# and Microsoft .NET 6 that run in any modern browser and become a full-stack web developer!. Do all these things using the Microsoft Blazor framework and the techniques shown in this book. New in this edition is coverage of the new and improved Razor syntax, communication with the server using SignalR and/or gRPC, the use of virtualization to load large quantities of data efficiently, deployment and ahead-of-time compilation into WASM, new unit testing features, security using OpenID Connect, and more.Reading this book helps you learn to build user interfaces and present data to a user for display and modification, capturing the user’s changes via data binding. The book shows how to access a rich library of .NET functionality such as a component model for building a composable user interface, including how to develop reusable components that can be used across many pages and websites. Also covered is data exchange with a server using REST, SignalR, and gRPC, giving you access to microservices and database services.Blazor provides a fresh take on web development by eliminating the need for you to learn different languages and frameworks for client- and server-side development. Blazor allows C# and .NET to be used on all sides—both server-side and client-side—providing a robust feature set that is well suited toward scalable, enterprise-level applications. With Blazor you can use all your experience in .NET 6 along with thousands existing libraries, right in the browser. This book gets you proficient using this important toolkit for web application development.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN* Build user interfaces and display data for users to edit* Capture user edits and changes via data binding* Transfer data back and forth between server and client* Communicate with microservices and database services using REST, SignalR, or gRPC* Develop reusable components and assemble them into bigger components* Use routing to build single-page applications (SPAs)* Build stable and maintainable software using unit testing* Internationalize your application to reach more users* Secure your Blazor application with OpenID ConnectWHO THIS BOOK IS FORExperienced .NET developers who want to apply their existing skills toward building professional-quality, client-side web applications that run in any browser and web developers who want to step away from JavaScript and its complexities, and instead use a proven technology (C# and .NET6) that is robust toward creating enterprise-quality applications that scale and are reliable, and provide a good user experiencePETER HIMSCHOOT works as a lead trainer, architect, and strategist at U2U. He has a wide interest in software development that includes applications for the web, Windows, and mobile devices. He has trained thousands of developers, is a regular speaker at international conferences, and has been involved in many web and mobile development projects as a software architect. He has been a Microsoft Regional Director (from 2003 to 2019), which is a group of trusted advisors to developer and IT professional audiences, and to Microsoft.1. Introduction to WebAssembly and Blazor2. Data Binding3. Components and Structure for Blazor Applications4. Advanced Components5. Services and Dependency Injection6. Data Storage and Microservices7. Communication with Microservices8. Unit Testing9. Single Page Applications and Routing10. JavaScript Interoperability11. Blazor State Management12. Building Real-Time Applications with Blazor and SignalR13. Efficient Communication with gRPC14. Supporting Multiple Languages in your Blazor Application15. Deploying your Blazor Application16. Security with OpenID Connect17. Securing Blazor WebAssembly
Conflicts, Crimes and Regulations in Cyberspace
The study of cyberspace is relatively new within the field of social sciences, yet interest in the subject is significant. Conflicts, Crimes and Regulations in Cyberspace contributes to the scientific debate being brought to the fore by addressing international and methodological issues, through the use of case studies.This book presents cyberspace as a socio-technical system on an international level. It focuses on state and non-state actors, as well as the study of strategic concepts and norms. Unlike global studies, the socio-technical approach and “meso” scale facilitate the analysis of cyberspace in international relations. This is an area of both collaboration and conflict for which specific modes of regulation have appeared. SEBASTIEN-YVES LAURENT is a Professor working in the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Bordeaux, France. His research is in international relations and security studies, with a particular focus on cyber and digital issues.Introduction XiSébastien-Yves LaurentCHAPTER 1 THE UNITED STATES, STATES AND THE FALSE CLAIMS OF THE END OF THE GLOBAL INTERNET 1Sébastien-Yves Laurent1.1 Introduction 11.2 The Creation Of The Internet And The Development Of Cyberspace By The United States 21.2.1 The First International Telecommunications Systems Developed By All States 31.2.2 The Creation And Development Of The Internet By The United States 31.2.3 International Management Controlled By The United States 41.2.4 A Sociotechnical System Bearing A Composite American Ideology 101.2.5 The False Recomposition Of The Global Sociotechnical System: The Global Summits On The Information Society 111.3 Cyberspace Transformed By The Arrival In Force Of States 131.3.1 State Intentions In “National Strategies”: A Global Approach 141.3.2 Russian–American Structural Disagreements On Information Security And Cybersecurity 161.3.3 Discussions On Cybersecurity: The Symbolic International Restoration Of The Coercive State 181.4 Praxis Of State Coercion In Cyberspace 201.4.1 Intelligence And Surveillance Activities In The Digital Environment 211.4.2 Non-Military Cyber Operations 241.4.3 Interstate Digital Conflicts, Secrecy And Coercive Diplomacy 261.5 The Fragmentation Of The Global Internet And The Digital Sovereignty Of States 291.5.1 Linguistic Balkanization: Digital Babel 291.5.2 Political Fragmentation: Alternative Internets 311.6 The Strong Constraint Of Interstate Cooperation For All States 331.6.1 Interstate Agreements On An Embryo Of International Law 331.6.2 State Dependence On International Cooperation For Cybersecurity 341.7 Conclusion 351.8 References 36CHAPTER 2 CYBERSECURITY IN AMERICA: THE US NATIONAL SECURITY APPARATUS AND CYBER CONFLICT MANAGEMENT 43Frédérick Gagnon and Alexis Rapin2.1 Introduction 432.2 Societal And Institutional Dynamics 452.3 Organizational And Bureaucratic Dynamics 492.4 Individual Dynamics 532.5 Conclusion 572.6 References 58CHAPTER 3 SEPARATION OF OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE FUNCTIONS: THE ORIGINALITY OF THE FRENCH CYBERDEFENSE MODEL CALLED INTO QUESTION? 63Alix Desforges3.1 Introduction 633.2 A Model Designed And Developed In Response To The Threats And Challenges Of The Early 2010s 663.2.1 An Organizational Model Apparently Based On Two Main Actors 663.2.2 The Commitment To A Strict Offensive/Defensive Separation 713.3 A Strict Separation Of Offensive And Defensive Functions And Missions: An Obstacle To Better Defense? 753.3.1 A Rapidly Changing Context: An Increasingly Significant Threat From The Most Advanced States 763.3.2 Limits That Have Become Obstacles To Accomplishing Cyberdefense Missions 783.3.3 An Institutionalized Rapprochement Of The Actors Of Defensive And Offensive Parts In The Name Of Cyberdefense Missions: From Mitigation To Obliteration? 823.4 Conclusion 853.5 References 86CHAPTER 4 THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN CYBERCRIME AND CYBERWAR: AN UNCERTAIN NO-MAN’S LAND 89Marc Watin-Augouard4.1 Introduction 894.2 The Field Of Cybercrime Up To The Limits Of The Glass Ceiling 914.2.1 The Field Of Cybercrime: An Attempt At Delimitation 924.2.2 Cybercrime, The “21st Century Crime” 954.2.3 Cyber Conflict At The Edge Of The Glass Ceiling 954.3 War In Cyberspace, Cyber In War 984.3.1 Cyber In War, A Daily Reality 984.3.2 Autonomous Warfare In The Cyber World: The Test Of The Law Of Armed Conflict 994.3.3 Digital Cyber Persuasion 1024.4 Conclusion 1044.5 References 105CHAPTER 5 CYBERDEFENSE, THE DIGITAL DIMENSION OF NATIONAL SECURITY 107Bertrand Warusfel5.1 Introduction 1075.2 Cyberdefense In The Political And Legal Framework Of Digital Security 1085.2.1 A Definition Of Cyberdefense 1085.2.2 Linking Cyberdefense To National Security Strategy 1095.3 The Emergence Of A Coherent Legal Regime For Cyberdefense 1115.3.1 The Legal Basis Of The Permanent Cyberdefense Posture 1115.3.2 Exceptional Instruments For Responding To A Crisis 1125.4 Conclusion 1155.5 References 116CHAPTER 6 OMNIPRESENCE WITHOUT OMNIPOTENCE: THE US CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUAWEI IN THE 5G ERA 117Mark Corcoral6.1 Introduction 1176.2 The Unilateral American Offensive Against Huawei: A Disruptive Campaign Causing Significant Collateral Damage 1196.2.1 Huawei: An “Unusual And Extraordinary” Threat To The United States’ Position In The International Order 1206.2.2 A Political, Legal And Economic Offensive Against Huawei, Causing Significant Collateral Damage 1226.3 The American Diplomatic Offensive: The Limits Of American Rhetorical Coercion Of Their Partners And Allies 1286.3.1 Educating Rather Than Persuading: An Attempt To Rhetorically Coerce Partners And Allies 1296.3.2 Successful Agenda Setting But Limited Rhetorical Coercion 1316.3.3 American Rhetorical Coercion In The Special Relationship 1346.4 The Anti-Huawei Offensive: A Barometer Of American Power? 1376.5 References 139CHAPTER 7 THE ISSUE OF PERSONAL AND SOVEREIGN DATA IN THE LIGHT OF AN EMERGING “INTERNATIONAL LAW OF INTELLIGENCE” 147Fabien Lafouasse7.1 Introduction 1477.2 The Legal Rules Invoked In The Collection Of Personal And Sovereign Data 1507.2.1 Right To Privacy Versus General Communications Surveillance 1507.2.2 Violation Of Territorial Sovereignty Versus Cyberespionage 1537.3 Data Localization In The Light Of International Intelligence Law 1567.3.1 Data Fluidity Versus Data Storage 1567.3.2 Datasphere Versus International Intelligence Law 1597.4 Conclusion 1637.5 Appendix: The Quadrants Of Intelligence Law 1647.6 Sources And References 1657.6.1 Sources 1657.6.2 References 166CHAPTER 8 INTERNATIONAL CYBERSECURITY COOPERATION 169Guillaume Poupard8.1 Current Attack Trends 1698.2 The Multiple Paths Of International Cooperation 1718.3 The Issue Of Attack Attribution 175CHAPTER 9 CYBERDEFENSE AND CYBERSECURITY REGULATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES: FROM THE FAILURE OF THE “COMPREHENSIVE POLICY” TO THE SUCCESS OF THE SECTORAL APPROACH 177Adrien Manniez9.1 Introduction 1779.2 The Identification Of A New Threat And The Impact Of Cyber On How US Security And Defense Policies Are Designed 1789.3 From The Impact Of Cyber On Policy To The Impact Of Politics On Cyber 1819.4 From A Comprehensive Cyber Policy To A Sectoral Approach: The Success Of An Undeclared Regulatory Policy 1909.5 Conclusion 1959.6 References 196List of Authors 199Index 201
WPF 4.5 und XAML
Grafische Benutzeroberflächen für Windows inkl. Entwicklung von Windows Store Apps Mit der Windows Presentation Foundation verfügen .NET-Entwickler über ein mächtiges und flexibles Instrument zur Entwicklung moderner Desktop-Applikationen – von der einfachen Oberfläche bis hin zur geschäftlichen Anwendung. Diese Bandbreite gibt den Rahmen für dieses Buch vor: Jörg Wegener beschreibt detailliert die zentralen Elemente der WPF 4.5, ihre zugrunde liegenden Konzepte und die in WPF implementierte Beschreibungssprache XAML. Zahlreiche Beispiele zeigen Ihnen den professionellen Einsatz des Frameworks in Situationen, mit denen Sie als Entwickler tagtäglich konfrontiert sind. Einen Schwerpunkt dieser Neuauflage bilden die Neuerungen von WPF 4.5 und Visual Studio 2012. Hier geht es u.a. um die Entwicklung von Apps für Windows 8 mit XAML und der Windows Runtime. Außerdem neu hinzugekommen sind die Themen: Eingabesteuerung via Maus, Tastatur und Touchscreen; das Entwurfsmuster Model-View-View-Model; Installation und Aktualisierung von Anwendungen beim Kunden; Gestaltung mit Expression Blend. Aus dem Inhalt: Einführung in WPF&XAMLLayout&SteuerelementeAufbau von AnwendungenStyles, TemplatesDaten&Datenbindungen2D-Grafik&Multimedia3D-Grafik, AnimationenIndividuelle AnpassungenEingabesteuerung in WPFWPF&Windows FormsDokumente&DruckenMehrsprachigkeit Browseranwendungen MVVM-EntwurfsmusterWindows Store Apps&WinRTAnwendungen installieren&verteilenExpression BlendAutor: Jörg Wegener hat mit seiner Firma Identage Business Services GmbH bereits zahlreiche Projekte begleitet, darunter auch internationale aus den Branchen der Telekommunikation, Energiewirtschaft und Buchhaltung. Er unterstützt seine Kunden u.a. in der richtigen Auswahl der Technologie, Architektur und Vorgehensweisen und arbeitet bevorzugt mit der Windows Presentation Foundation.