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Creating a Strong Password: Guidelines for Securing Your Accounts

June 30, 2017 

In cybersecurity, passwords must serve as the first line of defense for individual users and massive corporate networks alike. It can be easy to underestimate them with high-level encryption methods like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security), advanced firewalls, and antivirus software that can eradicate the most intricately built malware and Trojan scams available. But without the initial barrier that passwords provide, recent history has borne out the fact that malicious hackers with enough determination and the right coding and exploit-creation experience can find their way into most network infrastructures. These days, because of how […]

Tailored For Cyber Security Graduate Program Admittance

June 30, 2017 

Students pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Cyber Security have chosen their career path wisely. And those who continue their studies to obtain a Master’s of Science in Cyber Security could hardly be positioned better for job prospects. Cybercrime damage is predicted to reach $6 trillion by 2021 and, consequently, cyber security spending will reach nearly $1 trillion between 2017 and 2021, according to Cyber Security Market Report Editor-In-Chief Steve Morgan in his 2017 CSOOnline.com article, “Top 5 Cybersecurity Facts, Figures, And Statistics For 2017.” Consequently, cyber security graduates are going to become a hot commodity over the next several years […]

Integrity Is an Important Asset for Accounting Job Seekers

June 30, 2017 

What is integrity? A contributor for Forbes wrote, “Integrity means doing the right thing at all times and in all circumstances, whether or not anyone is watching. It takes having the courage to do the right thing, no matter what the consequences will be.” You might not often think of integrity when you are looking for a job. It could be easy to assume that potential employers will trust that you are honest and that you will take care of their finances with adherence to the highest moral standards. However, they may not take for granted that you have good […]

Beginning The Journey Toward A Masters In Software Development

June 30, 2017 

The wisdom of pursuing postgraduate studies in computer-related fields is undeniable in contemporary times. And among computer-related fields, software development stands out as one of the most rewarding and in-demand disciplines. A Masters of Science in Software Development offers students the skills not only to tackle complex software development projects but also to lead development teams toward software goals too big and too complicated for any one programmer to handle. Software firms ranging from machine learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to massive-multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) require a structured, team-oriented approach led by a competent software development leadership. Undergraduates as […]

Ethical Diligence In Healthcare Administration

June 16, 2017 

Due to the amount of sensitive patient information at healthcare facilities and the life-or-death gravity of medical treatments, the healthcare industry holds itself to high ethical standards. A primary ethical challenge the industry faces concerns the financial aspects of care. Administrators have to balance the costs and effectiveness of treatments with the quality of care. They also must consider how the facility addresses the needs of economically disadvantaged patients, distributing scarce resources as fairly as possible to as many people as possible. Healthcare providers, particularly doctors and administrators, should safeguard the personal autonomy of their patients, ensuring that they are […]

5 Important Regulations in United States Healthcare

June 14, 2017 

In 1798, President John Adams signed the Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen. Passed by the Fifth U.S. Congress, the legislation authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from a seamen’s wages to fund medical care for fellow sailors who were sick or injured. It was the first bit of public health legislation made at the federal level in the United States. Today, federal, state, and local authorities — in addition to various regulatory agencies — establish rules intended to protect the public, promote access to care, and ensure that medical professionals both adhere to high […]

What Higher Education Administrators Can Learn About Addressing Social Issues on Campus

June 13, 2017 

Engaging with social issues is an integral part of higher education for students and administrators alike. Colleges can bring people together from across the world that share the same concerns, which can translate into activism through change. Students often become more active in social issues during their college careers. “There’s a renaissance of political activism going on, and it exists on every major campus,” Harold Levy, a former chancellor of New York City’s public schools, told The Atlantic. Administrators can offer opportunities for students to discuss current political events, helping to enrich their lives as community members and prepare them […]

Viral Surveys On Facebook Are Fraught With Risk

June 12, 2017 

In late April 2017, a seemingly innocuous Facebook post went viral. To partake in the fun, Facebook users simply list the names of 10 musical events/concerts they had attended in person at some point in their lives. Nine of those concerts should be true, and one is supposed to be a lie. Once posted, friends could comment on which concert they believed to be false. The problem with the “10 Concerts I’ve Been To, One Is A Lie” post is that it provides a wealth of information that hackers can use to log into personal accounts and steal the identities […]

4 Ways Brand Identity Can Help Your Business

June 12, 2017 

Brand identity is more than a logo or a catch phrase. For business owners, brand identity is a confluence of things. It is the intersection of commerce and psychology, of communication and design, of intent and reality. In this instance, brand identity can be defined as the outward-facing value and mission a given business promotes through descriptive language, organizational tone and visual illustration. Here are 5 ways brand identity can help your business: 1. Consumer perception Aside from their own experiences, today’s consumer has the ability to learn about an organization through digital opinions, perceptions and feedback provided by others. […]

Payment Security: Are EMV Cards Safe?

June 12, 2017 

Consumers across the country use credit cards every day, but even with technological developments in card security, a user’s confidential financial data can still be compromised. One of the answers to this threat is Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) microchip technology. Certain credit and debit cards now contain a visible chip that helps further secure a customer’s financial information beyond the magnetic stripe on these cards. Although gaining in popularity in the United States, the wider implementation of the chip has yet to constitute a cure-all, as payment card fraud remains a considerable hazard even with this new technology, leading […]