Knock - IT Networking, Department of Computer Applications, SRMV CAS

  What is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of those around you. The term was first coined in 1990 by researchers John Mayer and Peter Salovey but was later popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It encompasses several key components: Self-awareness : Understanding your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behavior. Self-regulation : The ability to control your emotions and impulses, allowing for calm and thoughtful responses in challenging situations. Motivation : Harnessing emotions to pursue goals with energy and persistence. Empathy : The capacity to understand the feelings of others, enabling better communication and connection. Social skills : Proficiency in managing relationships and bui

              Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, theft, and damage. It encompasses a range of technologies, processes, and practices designed to safeguard computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, and data from unauthorized access or malicious activities. Here are some modern cybersecurity attacks: 1. Ransomware Attacks Overview : Ransomware encrypts a victim's data, making it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Recent Examples : Discuss notable cases like the Colonial Pipeline attack or the impacts on healthcare systems during the pandemic.     2. Phishing and Spear Phishing Overview : Phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information, while spear phishing targets specific individuals or organizations. Techniques : Highlight the use of social engineering tactics and advanced email spoofing. 3. Supply Chain Attacks

  What is social engineering Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of  malicious activities accomplished through human interactions . It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information. Social engineering attacks happen in one or more steps. A perpetrator first investigates the intended victim to gather necessary background information, such as potential points of entry and weak security protocols, needed to proceed with the attack. Then, the  attacker  moves to gain the victim’s trust and provide stimuli for subsequent actions that break security practices, such as revealing  sensitive information or granting access to critical resources . Social engineering attack techniques Social engineering attacks come in many different forms and can be performed anywhere where human interaction is involved. The following are the five most common forms of digital social engineering assaults. Baiting As

  GENERATIVE AI Overview of Generative AI Technologies      Generative AI refers to a category of artificial intelligence systems designed to generate new, synthetic content based on patterns learned from existing data. Unlike traditional AI systems, which might classify or predict based on input data, generative AI creates new data that mimics or extends the characteristics of the training data it has seen. How Generative AI Works : Blogs often start with explanations of the underlying technologies such as neural networks, transformers, and diffusion models. Key Algorithms and Models : Detailed discussions on models like GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer), DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion. Applications of Generative AI Content Creation : How AI is used to generate text, images, music, and videos. Personalization : Applications in marketing and customer engagement where AI generates personalized content. Creative Indu