The term “cyber security” typically calls to mind images of IT professionals furiously typing lines of gibberish into a command line terminal on a computer, setting up firewalls, defending against viruses, and building secure wireless networks. But there’s more to cyber security than just code, permissions, and settings. The practice of covering webcams with a piece of tape requires no knowledge of IT procedures. At first, as far back as 15 years ago, those who covered their webcams with tape were viewed as paranoid. But now FBI Director James Comey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg actually encourage the practice. Simply […]
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In the fairly recent past, some companies treated cyber security like a buzzword and didn’t take it seriously enough. Multinational corporations might have viewed their existing security resources and their overall scope as too big to fail. And on the other end of the spectrum, smaller businesses may have thought they were too small to gain the attention of black-hat hackers or identity thieves. However, events of the last several years have made it clear that neither of those conclusions is true – not as a matter of course. Cyberattacks have proven more crippling to businesses than early hackers likely […]
Check out this course demonstration video to get a behind the look into the Maryville University online learning environment. You’ll see how courses are set up, where students access syllabus information, assignments, and grades. If you’ve never had experience in the online classroom and you’re curious about what it is like to be an online Maryville student, here is a sneak peek. Transcript [Instructor] Maryville University uses Canvas as our online learning management system. Canvas will serve as your classroom throughout the program and it’s designed to be easy to use by allowing you to have all essential information at your fingertips. […]
Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman recently wrote an article that sparked debate and discussion among the higher education community. The article examined teaching methods, looking at multiple question test results following the traditional college lecture compared to active learning methods. It also explored important prerequisites to seeing change in higher education, and different ways information can be more freely shared to support change. To ensure all students succeed, a blended application of tested and innovative teaching techniques can be employed. The following is a roundup of research studies and papers that focus on this topic.
As the year continues, we will see increased value and insight from artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, which are now powerful enough to handle the Four Vs of Big Data: volume, velocity, variety, and veracity. This year will also see more Internet of Things (IoT) sales, both among consumers and businesses, along with an increase in the use of distributed or “edge” analytics. Better data-mining technologies and expanded analytics functionality are now highlighting the need for improved data governance to better organize data and adhere to privacy regulations and other data security restrictions. Finally, 2017 will see a […]
What determines whether something has an inherent, real value? In ancient times, a thing had value if it could be traded for something else of value. But data is intangible and constantly variable. If a farmer in ancient Mesopotamia had excess grain but needed metal tools for farming, he could trade with a local blacksmith who had tools but needed grain. This is the backbone of supply and demand. The same dynamic applies to data in our modern world of cloud-based ones and zeros. A company that generates data has created something of value to the originating company, to customers, […]
Over the last few years, new tools and technologies have emerged, which have transformed many different aspects of a business – including HR, web design, management, and marketing. Accounting hasn’t seen many of these changes, but 2017 looks like it could be a pivotal year. Here are just some of the things you can expect to see in accounting this year:
There have always been challenges facing higher education leaders. From remaining true to the school’s mission, vision and traditions to staying competitive with research, innovation and the latest academic offerings. The role of the provost is ripe with challenges and opportunities; problems and solutions. Today, some of the most visible areas of concern include: Diversity and Inclusion In their annual 2017 survey of chief academic officers, higher education media company Inside Higher Education found that provosts realize the importance of diversity as part of the learning experience. If they were not previously aware, widespread student protests in 2015 brought this […]
With each passing year, our personal and professional lives become more dependent on digital electronic devices. Smartphones, tablets, laptops, netbooks, and PCs are just some of the electronics that have become crucial to our daily lives. With new technology being developed so quickly, devices become outdated and sometimes obsolete within months. We are upgrading our digital appliances faster than ever to stay current with the latest and greatest technology and the result is cabinets, closets, and garages filling up with used electronic junk. Disposing of portable electronic devices isn’t as simple as tossing a candy wrapper into a trash can. […]