Blog 6

The past week in IST 195 we discussed two topics. The first was computer forensics and the second was operating systems. My device would have to hold some credit card numbers to complete purchases of items that need to be restocked. For this reason hacking could occur. No product would be successful if there weren’t precautions to prevent these issues. To prevent this I would ask all customers to try and avoid using debit cards, these are the easiest way for a hacker to use credit card information to purchase personal items. Also checking all monthly credit card statements carefully to look for any odd charges. Another way to prevent hacking would be to add a password function that can be set on this device to try and minimize any hacking that would occur. This can also be used for any children in the household that might try and purchase items unwanted by parents.

Because people most people are torn between a Mac operating system and a Microsoft operating system I would want this product to be converted in both so that the customer can choose what he or she would prefer and is most comfortable with. The operating system provides a way for software applications to work with the hardware without having to know details.