Technology and security for lawyers and other professionals : the basics and beyond / W. Kuan Hon (Of Counsel, Dentons, UK and an Editor, Encyclopedia of Data Protection and Privacy).
2024
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Technology and security for lawyers and other professionals : the basics and beyond / W. Kuan Hon (Of Counsel, Dentons, UK and an Editor, Encyclopedia of Data Protection and Privacy).
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Imprint
Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.
Description
1 online resource (622 pages).
Series
Elgar guides to professional skills for lawyers.
Formatted Contents Note
Contents: Foreword
Preface
Part I. Computing, hardware/software, data and programming
1. Computing terminology, computing models and bits
2. Hardware
3. Running programs; software
4. Apis, virtualization, serverless, hardware/software identification
5. Data storage
6. Programming/coding, software development
Part II. Security
7. Security risks and concepts
8. Attack vectors
9. Cryptography; pets
10. Public key infrastructure; passwords
11. Attack and defence
Part III. Communications
12. Networking and ip addresses
13. Networking/internet infrastructure and technologies
14. Web, urls, domains, dns
15. Webpages, http, cookies and related issues
16. Web security, deep/dark web, internet control
17. Email
18. Mobile wireless/cellular communications networks
Part IV. Artificial intelligence and machine learning
19. Ai/machine learning terminology and paradigms
20. Data science and pets
21. Machine learning projects
22. Artificial neural networks
23. Artificial intelligence: Challenges and risks
Afterword: Confluence, convergence, emergence.
Preface
Part I. Computing, hardware/software, data and programming
1. Computing terminology, computing models and bits
2. Hardware
3. Running programs; software
4. Apis, virtualization, serverless, hardware/software identification
5. Data storage
6. Programming/coding, software development
Part II. Security
7. Security risks and concepts
8. Attack vectors
9. Cryptography; pets
10. Public key infrastructure; passwords
11. Attack and defence
Part III. Communications
12. Networking and ip addresses
13. Networking/internet infrastructure and technologies
14. Web, urls, domains, dns
15. Webpages, http, cookies and related issues
16. Web security, deep/dark web, internet control
17. Email
18. Mobile wireless/cellular communications networks
Part IV. Artificial intelligence and machine learning
19. Ai/machine learning terminology and paradigms
20. Data science and pets
21. Machine learning projects
22. Artificial neural networks
23. Artificial intelligence: Challenges and risks
Afterword: Confluence, convergence, emergence.
Summary
"Technology proficiency is now a necessity for most professionals. In this very practical book, W. Kuan Hon presents a comprehensive foundational guide to technology and cybersecurity for lawyers and other non-technologists seeking a solid grounding in key tech topics. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach that elucidates the high-level basics then goes a step beyond, Hon clearly explains core technical computing subjects: hardware/software, computing models/APIs, data storage/databases, programming, networking including Internet/web, email and mobile, and artificial intelligence/machine learning including LLMs, detailing cybersecurity essentials like encryption/hashing, public key infrastructure, digital signatures and PETs and flagging various security/privacy-related aspects throughout. Concrete examples help to consolidate understanding and illustrate the practical issues. Key Features: Direct, engaging writing style. Concise, accessible explanations of key computing-related concepts. Highlights fines/legal action regarding specific security/tech-related issues. Companion PDF contains several 'try-it-yourself' illustrations and further information. Provides an excellent framework for interpreting and applying laws/regulations on technology/communications, privacy/data protection, security and/or AI/ML. This book is an indispensable learning and reference work for professionals practising in technology/communications, privacy/security and/or data laws and compliance, offering an in-depth grounding in technology fundamentals and key practical issues. Analysts/consultants, compliance managers, policymakers/lawmakers and regulators/judges will also benefit from this book"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Language
English
ISBN
9781803923918 (e-book)
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