computer networks

"'The Internet of Things' includes all the physical objects connected to the Internet that can send, receive, or exchange data. Phones can tell users the weather, mirrors can display daily schedules, and shoes can track the user's running pace. The Internet of Things impacts people's lives every day--and its uses continue to grow"--Publisher.

Describes computer science career opportunities in the high-tech security industry, highlighting educational requirements and job search tips.

"People everywhere now share photos and videos of their lives with followers around the world via Instagram. Inside, read how this . . . app company started and how it has transformed visual communication and how it is planning to change it even more in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"Today, people and businesses keep almost all their important data online, and it is the job of cybersecurity experts to make sure that information never falls into the wrong hands. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at jobs ranging from cybersecurity engineers to incident handlers to white hat hackers"--Provided by the publisher.

Printing words in books originated in China with the invention of movable type. But books aren't the only way we've communicated throughout history. Find out who invented the first radio, which complicated code took 267 years to crack, and how cloth weaving inspired computer programs. Learn more about the methods and machines people have used to communicate?from cave paintings and the earliest written alphabets to TVs and computers.

Introduces readers to the science that makes the Internet possible.

"Introduces readers to the importance of cybersecurity, addresses the current risks from hackers, viruses and other malware, identity thieves, and other online perils, [and] provides concrete measures that young digital natives can take to protect themselves and their computers, smartphones, and other devices"--Provided by publisher.