IT in Business
Films Media Group. (2013). IT in business [Video]. Films on Demand.
• Watch Segments 2-5. Segment 2 (Communication Technology) details the relevance of a variety of hardware devices used in local and wide area networks and how the telephone and voice over IP (VOIP) is evolving to meet the needs of customers. Segment 3 (The Internet) emphasizes how networking technologies are used to support the customer and workforce in a cost-effective manner. Segment 4 (Data Protection and Security) discusses the importance of data privacy and the relationship between data collection and the rights of the individuals providing the data. The emphasis on the company’s responsibility to ensure data privacy using a variety of techniques and protocols is made. Segment 5 (Misuse) explains how computer misuse can compromise the security of the company network. Code of conduct and related policies are recommended to support the deterrence of nefarious network activity in the workplace.
