Day: October 11, 2024

History

The Origins of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)

The Bulletin Board System (BBS), created in 1978 by Ward Christensen and Randy Suess, revolutionized digital communication by allowing users to connect via dial-up modems to share messages and files. Localized communities flourished, paving the way for global networks like FidoNet, fundamentally shaping the internet’s social landscape we know today.

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Cyber Security Series

Data Encryption: What It Is and Why It’s Essential for Protecting Your Information

Data encryption converts readable data into an unreadable format using algorithms, ensuring that only those with the decryption key can access the original information. It is essential for protecting stored and transmitted data, securing online transactions, maintaining communication privacy, complying with regulations, and preserving data integrity.

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