Literature Review for Project Reports on Characteristics of an Internal Hard disk

Introduction to  Characteristics of an Internal Hard disk:

A hard disk is a storage device which is also called as a hard drive or a hard disk drive, in order to store the information and instructions into the hard disk, it has one or many circular platters which are inflexible and make use of the magnetic particles for the storing. Usually, longitudinal recording is used by the hard disks for storing the information, in this approach the magnetic particles are aligned horizontally.

The storage capacity of the hard disks can be increased by using the perpendicular recording for storing the information by aligning the magnetic particles vertically. The determination of the hard disk capacity can be done by considering the number of platters it has, which type of recording is used whether the perpendicular or longitudinal and the alignment of magnetic particles on the platters. 

Generally, a platter is prepared with ceramic or aluminium glass and also has a material coating on that and this coating permit the recording of the items on the surface magnetically. Each and every platter consists of two heads on either sides of that and the heads are read and write. A cylinder is a vertical section in a track by which it can be passed across all the platters and this cylinder will refer the location of the write and read heads.

The disk can be classified in to various sections and tracks and this process is called formatting. A narrow recording band which can make a complete circle on the disk’s surface is a track. The storage locations of a disk can be classified into sections which are in pie-shape, and the tracks are broken in to arcs by the sections and these small arcs are called sectors. The platters in the disk drive will revolve when the computer is on; the number of revolutions that the platters rotate is 5,400 revolutions to 15,000 revolutions per a minute.

 This will permit the access to all the sectors and tracks on the platters instantly. That means the tracks and sectors of the platters can be accessed automatically. The speed at which the transfer of information, instructions and data is done is called the transfer rate. The item on a storage medium can be located by the storage device and the time taken for locating the items is measured by the access time. The access time is also used to measure the time needed to deliver an item to the processor from the memory. 

Variations between the Storage Devices and Storage Medium Literature Review

A physical material in which a computer saves the information, data and instructions is called storage medium. The capacity of the storage media can be defined in terms of the number of characters or bytes that it can store.

A computer hardware that retrieves few items from the storage media or records some items to the storage media is called a storage device. The process of transmitting the items in to the storage medium from the memory is called as writing and the process of transmitting the items into the memory from the storage medium is called reading.

Storage Devices Presentation

Introduction to Storage Devices Presentation:

In any types of the business there is a necessity of securing the data. Even the organization is small or large the significant data related to the organizations should always be protected in a secured way. There is even a need to secure the significant electronic documents in homes and for this reasons there are some security issues that will takes place while securing them.

In order to secure the confidential data there are many existing storage options which have came into existence to protect the data. The data can be secured in the hard drive or else the removable disks. Some of the storage options which are been widely used in the recent days are as follows with their vulnerabilities.

 The online storage (Cloud Storage)

The online storage of the data is considered as one of the best and secured option within the existing options. The different types of the protocols of the data security belongs to the world class protocols and the different types of the disused systems will protect and secure the data even if any fundamental device gets failed. The main vulnerability within the online data storage is that it should be operated with the devices or else the computer of the client. There is a necessity of following specific approaches in order to access the data within the online storage.

 The hard drive storage

 In most of the small scare businesses the significant data is being stored and secured within the hard drives and it will not even have the backup process if any network storage problems take place. If the hard drive in which the data is stored is affected by the virus then there will be the loss of data and many errors will also occur. For this reason the specific storage device should be considered to store the important data according to its significance.

The magnetic tapes

 In some situations it is much better to utilize the magnetic tapes for the purpose of the long term data storage. The magnetic tapes are considered to be the best storage devices because they will not have any types of the virus attacks similar to that of the hard drives. But the magnetic tapes are having some vulnerabilities such as they are being affected by the different types of physical damages. On the other hand they totally relay on the backup hardware as well as the software in order to access the data for the future enhancements.

 The network storage

 The network data storage is the type of set up which is considered from the hard drive storage. Within this type of devices the data is being stored up on the network devices or else on the servers. The devices and the servers will perform different types of tasks in order to secure themselves from the problems. The other problem is that if the user is not able to access the networks then he will not be able to access the data which is stored by him.

The removable media

 The USB devices, the flash drives, SD cards as well as the DBDs are the different types of the removable media devices which are capable of storing the different types of data. All these types of removable media devices are more vulnerable to the losses and the physical damages but they can be widely used for securing the temporary data.

Computer and Network Security Project Ideas

Introduction to Computer and Network Security Project:

The computer networks is the set of two or more computers which are been organized together to complete the communication by making use of the different types of the data communication protocols by means of the communication media.

As a result these specific computers will be capable of sharing the information, the programs and the data. The different types of the data communications carried out by these computers are the text data, the images, audio as well as the video.

Purpose statement and motivation

The main reason for selecting Investigation and Critical Analysis of the Effects of Various Storage Media on Computer and Network Security  specific topic is that I my self will always use the computer and its devices for different purposes. But when I stored the information by using some storage devices and I was faced with the different problems like the data loses and some of the hackers have entered into my system and corrupted my significant data.

For this reason I have decided to get more information on the security problems in the storage devices and by this research process I got an opportunity to conduct a research on storage devices with their vulnerabilities. After completing this research work I wish to provide my valuable views and ideas for the future work.

CSE Latest Seminar Topic 2012 on Storage Media on Computer and Network Security

Introduction to Latest Seminar Topic 2012 on Storage Media on Computer and Network Security:

The storage media is considered as the technology that includes the different types of the devices and the materials which are been utilized for the purpose of placing, keeping as well as retrieving the data. The medium is known as the aspect which is been utilized to communicate the different types of the messages in the form of the data. The storage medium will include two different types of storages such as the primary storage and the secondary storage.

There is a necessity of the storage media for the purpose of offering the space for storing the different types resources that belongs to the computer networks such as the servers as well as the clients. In general there are different varieties of the storage devices that are network attached and they are having some advantages as well as the disadvantages which are considered to be usual within the network memory servers as well as the solid state memories.

The shared memory is having different benefits in which the terminal of a self computer and the different types of the computers towards the networks are capable of accessing the memory for them. The access for these specific types of the shared memories is like that of the programming modules in which the entire programming blocks will be capable of sharing the memory and fulfill the tasks assigned to them.

Generally, within the process of establishing the share memories the different types of the issues and problems related to the security will takes place when one computer or else the programming thread is employed with other work by making use of the memory blocks.

Without the interference of the third party some of the different types of the programs having virus will show the impact and will attack the data related to the program which is being carried out. On the other hand, the data which is being accessed by means of the other computers as well as the threads related to the computer programming will even be affected through the different programs that contain virus and for this reason the total system along with the network will be damaged. As a result there are different types of the security issues and problems within the storage media and the shared memories. 

Seminar Report on Brain Controlled Interface

Introduction to Brain Controlled Interface Seminar Topic:

Brain controlled interface or Brain computer interface (BCI) is even called as mind-machine interface (MMI). Between brain and an external device, a direct way for communication is provided. Brain controlled interface assist in augmenting, repairing human cognitive or sensory motor functions. Biggest challenge facing BCI is the basic mechanics of the interface. A device known as electroencephalograph (EEG) is attached to scalp, it consists of a set of electrodes. These electrodes read brain signals. Electrodes measure minute differences in the voltage between neurons. The signal is then amplified, filtered and interpreted by a computer program.

A computer which gets sensory input from a video camera converts a signal into a necessary voltage level in order to invoke neurons. Then signals are transferred to an electrode which is properly implanted in brain area. If everything seems to work correctly, then neurons are fired and a visual image corresponding to what the camera sees is received at the subject.

BCI is a communication and control channel which depends on brain’s normal output pathways of peripheral nerves and muscles.

BCI helps in developing applications that can be controlled by thoughts. Some of the applications includes: ability to control a video game by thought, and just thinking in your mind to change the channel without using remote control. Most difficult task is interpreting brain signals for movement in someone who can’t physically move their own arm.

Even though BCI is an advanced one, it has several drawbacks and they don’t work perfectly. Reasons for this are:

  1. Brain is incredibly complex- all thoughts or actions are a result of simple electric signals in the brain. There are several billions of neurons in human brain, each neuron constantly sends and receives signals through complex web of connections.
  2. The electric signals generated in brain are weak and prone to interference. When human blinks his eyelids, stronger electrical signals are produced with a tiny voltage potential, so EEGs are employed in order to measure them.

BCI technology is valuable for those who suffer from severe neuro muscular disabilities. BCI’s have input, output and translation algorithms that convert former to latter. BCI operation entirely depends on the interaction of two adaptive controllers, the user brain which produces input and system which translates that activity into output.

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Library Operations Using EJB Java Project Report

Introduction to Library Operations Using EJB Java Project:

Enterprise Java Bean (EJB) is a server-sided component, used for modular construction of enterprise applications. EJB encapsulates the business logic of an application. EJB was originally developed in 1997 by IBM, later adopted by Sun Microsystems. EJB provides a standard way to implement the back-end business code found in enterprise applications. EJB handle some common concerns or responsibilities such as: persistence, transactional integrity and security in a standard way.

EJB provides the following responsibilities:

  • Transaction processing
  • Concurrency Control
  • Asynchronous Method invocation
  • Job scheduling
  • Naming and directory services (JNDI)
  • Remoting using web services
  • Security
  • Deployment of software components in an application server. 

Library operations need to be developed using Enterprise Java Bean (EJB), the procedure for the development are:

  • First we need to import the required packages
  • Next create remote interfaces for bean, and name the remote interface as lib Remote. Declare methods such as issue(), return(), with a return type.
  • Next step is to create a home interface with a name lib Home, and create method within that with two arguments as stud id and book id, and return type is lib Remote interface that throws create exception and Remote exception.
  • Next create a Bean class with a name lib Bean implementing the session bean issue(),  now compare the book id and bid in the array, if the status is zero, book can be issued. If status is not zero, then that particular book is not available to be issued and same will be updated in the array, results are returned to the client.
  • All abstract method are added to the session Bean, in EJB pass Sid and bid are created.
  • Now create client class as LibClient, and import the entire required package, within the try block enclose the code for:

               I.            Authentication

               II.            Object creation for initial context

              III.            JNDI is used to lookup a reference to object return type, and create method can be assigned to the remote interface object.

            IV.            Now call the method in session bean: issue(), return().

             V.            Result will be displayed in client side.

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Latest CSE Project Report on Integrated Library System

Introduction to Integrated Library System:

Request for proposal (RFP) is the heart of a library system purchase and it is the coordinated effort between members of library staff to develop coherent statement of library’s mission, needs and expectations. Integrated library system (ILS) is also known as library management system or library automation, it is an enterprise resource planning system for a library. It tracks items owned, orders made by library, bills paid from library and members who all have borrowed books from library. 

ILS contains relational database, a software to interact with database and two GUIs, one for members and one for staff. 

Organizations make use of RFP tool to purchase products and services by encouraging proposals from different vendors. An outline of an RFP includes: 

  • Problem statement summary and needs for procurement
  • A section about administrative information
  • A definite technical requirements and information section
  • Requirements for managing and implementing project
  • Vendor qualifications and references requests
  • A section for vendors to specify other relevant information not already specified elsewhere.
  • Guidelines and license agreements for purchase contract, nondisclosure agreements and other legal documents.
  • Appendix with institutions relevant information such as network diagrams, technical requirements studies and project plan outlines. 

Before RFP process begins, a library’s purchase team should understand how ILS market is shaping development. An RFP is a good tool for keeping vendors honest, sales rep may tell that new system is great, but official request for a bid document gives the library concrete details on exactly what the system can do, and how it addresses existing problems in library. 

An RFP is long and tedious document, an unpleasant to read as it is to write. Libraries work from basic models of RFPs to speed up the process. This method saves librarian from boredom and conserves their energy for more important tasks.

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Paper Presentation on Brain Controlled Artificial Legs

Introduction to Paper Presentation on Brain Controlled Artificial Legs :

Brain controlled artificial legs is designed to perform normal operations of human leg. After artificial leg is implanted into human body, it can be controlled with the help of user’s brain signals alone. It can behave similar to normal human leg and can perform operations like walking, running, climbing stairs, cycling, hopping etc.  The controlling is done with the help of micro controllers and digital signal processors. The signal from human brain is taken out with the help of electroencephalography technique. This system is much suitable for those who lost their legs in accidents and it is much more feasible in the real time environment.

The communication is required between human brain and an external device this is called as Brain-computer interface (BCI), which provides a direct pathway for communication. The activity produced in brain is displayed in the form of brainwaves, these brainwaves range from most activity to least activity.

  • If brain is awake and very much engaged in mental activities then it produces beta waves. Beta waves are of low amplitude, and fastest of other different waves with a frequency of 15 to 40 cycles a second. Beta brainwaves indicate brain is alert and working.
  • If brain is not awake then it produces alpha brainwaves, which are slow and higher in amplitude, and their frequency is from 9 to 14 cycles per second. Alpha brainwaves indicate relaxed status.
  • Theta brainwaves consist of greater amplitude and slower frequency; it ranges between 5 to 8 cycles per second. When human brain switches from busy work to idle status and starts daydreaming often produces theta brainwaves. Theta brainwaves indicate drowsy or id eating.
  • Next comes the delta brainwaves, which are of greatest amplitude and slowest frequency. It ranges between 1.5 – 4 cycles/second.  Delta brainwaves will never run down to zero, since zero indicates brain is dead. But deep sleep results in lowest frequency range between 2 – 3 cycles/second. Delta brainwaves indicate sleeping, dreaming, deep dreamless sleep.

For each signal produced in the micro controller memory, the artificial leg is pre-programmed to do a specific operation. The produced signal should match with the actual signal from user’s brain.

A small sized lithium-ion batteries supply power to the artificial legs and they need to be charged once a day. These batteries have very high charge density, so that they can store a lot of energy.

Thus brain controlled artificial legs involves ease of construction, and less cost is needed. Users can have full control over their artificial leg, and they are semi-automatic. This requires a simple control unit. 

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CSE Latest Seminar Topic on Kerberos Server

Introduction to  Seminar Topic on Kerberos Server:

Kerberos is a network authentication protocol based on trusted third party. It provides strong authentication for client and server applications by employing secret-key cryptography. This is useful when nodes are communicating over a non-secure network to prove their identity to one another in a secure manner. When mutual authentication is required between client and server, Kerberos protocol protects messages against eavesdropping and replay attacks.

Kerberos provides authenticated access for users and services on network. Kerberos works on the basis of time-sensitive tickets. Client should be kerberized, means that it can obtain tickets from Kerberos server and negotiate with Kerberos service. All Programs and also services should be made Kerberos-aware. Web browsers, telnet applications, POP email clients and print utilities are few programs and web sites, printers, file servers and pop mail servers are services.

Every user and service has password, and only the owner of the password and Kerberos server know this password, and it must remain confidential.

Client program makes initial request to the Kerberos server, and then it will ask for Kerberos username and password. The client program then sends a ticket request to the Kerberos server, server will respond by sending ticket-granting ticket containing an encrypted password. Now only Kerberos server and client know the password, and only client will be able to decrypt it. The ticket-granting ticket will expire in eight hours after it is issued.

After getting ticket-granting ticket, client can use kerberized programs to request services from Kerberos-aware servers. Even client has an option to encrypt data sent over the network, means the entire transaction between client and Kerberos-aware service will be in unreadable format.

Kerberos has strict time requirements, means involved hosts must be synchronized within configured limits. If hosts are not synchronized then authentication will fail.

Kerberos provides a solution to network security problems and provides tools for authentication and strong cryptography over network to secure information. This requires continuous availability of a central server, if server is down, the clients cannot get tickets to access the service, so log in becomes a problem. so multiple Kerberos servers and fall back authentication mechanism need to be deployed. 

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