- What are concepts such as ASO, SOAR and VPN? Find out in the following article.
Different professional strands in a huge pool of talent allow Telefónica to draw on experts who can delve into numerous topics, not only technological, but also of other kinds.
Knowing what certain specific terms mean, what their main characteristics are, their applications, what professional profiles are usually dedicated to them, or how they relate to new technologies are some of the issues analysed in these articles.
A series of how-to guides that not only serve to learn about and delve into specific issues, but also highlight the work that Telefónica professionals do on a daily basis.
In this article, we have selected some of these technology-related articles in which our expert colleagues answer technical questions.
What components does a smartphone have?
They are an essential part of our lives, even though their origins date back only three decades: specifically, the first smartphone was born in the 1990s.
This type of mobile device has a series of components that can be summarised as a modem, operating system and applications.
- The modem or chipset is the component that enables the device to connect to mobile networks and is responsible for managing calls, SMS messages and mobile data.
- The operating system is the programme that manages the device’s hardware, allowing you to manage the battery and memory and use applications.
- Applications are the third of the main components and can be native (if they are installed on the device when it is first turned on) or downloaded.
What are digitally native companies?
When asked what digitally native companies are, we could answer that they are those that, as the name suggests, were born directly in digital environments and do not have to undertake digital transformation.
With the advantages of scalability, disruption and customer connection, these types of companies are not exempt from challenges such as sustainable financing, access to and retention of talent, or cybersecurity.
Some sectors in which these types of companies are common are financial services, retail and digital entertainment, all of which are marked by customer demand, immediacy and personalisation.
What is a VPN and what is it used for?
What is a VPN and what is it used for are some of the questions answered in the corresponding how-to guide, which explains that this virtual private network (Virtual Private Network) is a tool that creates a secure ‘tunnel’ between two points on the network to protect the data flowing through it.
Its usefulness lies in protecting both security and privacy when connecting to the Internet, as well as allowing remote access to private networks.
The existing types are as follows: Site-to-Site (S2S), which connects two complete networks; Point-to-Site (P2S), where a remote user connects to a private network; and Mesh Type (or P2P/peer-to-peer), where each device or node can connect directly to the others.
What is identity security?
Identity security refers to taking care of our personal data so that no one else is able to use it without our permission, which is particularly important when it comes to preventing fraud, theft or reputational damage.
Secure passwords and two-factor authentication help to protect digital identity.
What is prompt engineering?
Prompt engineering refers to the process of designing optimised instructions or inputs so that a language model generates useful, accurate responses that are aligned with the objective of the instruction.
This concept, which is booming in parallel with AI, is still under development, so there are no foolproof formulas that guarantee 100% success. However, providing context, describing the scenario, defining the task and generating the instruction are some of the strategies for its correct use, generating coherent and accurate responses.
What is ASO or App Store Optimisation?
App Store Optimisation (ASO) is the set of techniques and strategies used to improve the visibility and positioning of applications in their corresponding markets.
This concept, also known as SEO for applications, bases its importance on two main issues: effectiveness and discovery.
The fact is that app stores have millions of applications, and most users do not go beyond the first search results: hence the relevance of ASO in better positioning the product, making it stand out from the rest and, consequently, increasing the number of organic downloads.
What is a SOAR engineer?
The last technological concept we will refer to in this article is SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), ‘the brain behind a well-planned relay race’ responsible for designing and managing automated systems that ensure security threats are quickly transferred and addressed without slowing down the team.
Engineers dedicated to this field are the architects of security workflows. Their responsibilities include designing and implementing automated security processes that help detect and respond to cyber threats more efficiently.
A unique feature of SOAR platforms is that they integrate and automate incident responses across multiple systems, unlike most security tools that focus on detection or prevention.
