IT Security: what is a Pen test?
The Pen Test is an IT attack used to assess the security level of a system or network. Its main purpose is to identify and indicate any flaws that may lead to vulnerability.
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APIs and WEB APIs; what are they?
Web APIs (or Application Programming Interfaces) are software intermediaries which are generally grouped into sets of specific tools, whose main purpose is to carry out certain tasks within programs.
CIO: how the information director can guide company innovation
For some time, the so-called CIO (Chief Information Officer) has become an increasingly popular topic of discussion. A kind of manager reporting directly to the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), he or she has the task of moving forward initiatives
Industry 4.0: what it is and how it changes the rules
The term industry 4.0 refers to that process which will make the entire industrial production interconnected and automated.
IP: definition and types
In IT, an IP address is a series of numbers which identify a device known as a host, connected to a network which uses Internet Protocol as its network protocol.
Internet Connections: how fast are they in Italy? Situation and outlook
How fast is internet connection in Italy? According to research, in the first trimester of 2017 Italy climbed 13 percentage points compared to the previous year
AI which can learn: how does artificial intelligence work?
Nowadays it is almost impossible not to have heard of artificial intelligence. As shown in the case of Alpha Go Zero developed by Google, IAs are now able to play board games without the help of human beings.
Cloud computing: definition, benefits, drawbacks
Cloud Computing is a mix of different technologies which allow data to be produced and stored using online resources
Internet: what would happen if it stopped working?
What would happen if the world was suddenly without Internet for one or more days? Despite the risk that a lot of people might go crazy in such a situation, the real impact on society and the economy would be almost negligible, according to a study by the BBC.
What is a Blockchain and how does it work?
A Blockchain is a database in which all Bitcoin transactions carried out since 2009 are registered: a sort of accounting ledger based on peer-to-peer technology, which as well as being accessible to all via the web, enables its users to establish network nodes.
Privacy and IP addresses: what is a DNS?
A DNS (Domain Name System) is the term given to a group of folders arranged into a hierarchical order, used to manage the so-called namespace
Malvertising: What it is and how to protect against it
The term malvertising refers to a type of advertising which is designed and sent out with the purpose of spreading malware