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BlogsBlogs are a great way to expand your professional persona, share your experience at events, and publish ideas. Our blogs provide an easy way to participate in the higher-education IT community. Log in today and get started!  Cybersecurity R&D Needs More Focus and Better CoordinationCreated by Rodney J. Petersen (EDUCAUSE) on September 24, 2009
The House Science Research Subcommittee unanimously approved legislation this week that would support cybersecurity research and development. The bill would require the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and the National Science Foundation to work together to develop a long-range research and development agenda that would authorize grants and scholarships for training in cybersecurity. Providing context to the committee's markup of the "Cybersecurity Research and Development Amendments Act of 2009", Chairman Daniel Lipinski (Dem., IL) remarked:
Thesis on Cloud ComputingCreated by Bhaskar Prasad Rimal (Kookmin University) on September 23, 2009
I am doing MS thesis on Cloud Computing. It is hard to find out the concrete problem domain with its concrete solution. I did survey around 9 months to select thesis topic, finally I am trying to focus on the topic....
EDUCAUSE and Internet2 Applaud Obama, FCC Stance on Net NeutralityCreated by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on September 22, 2009
Greg Jackson, Vice President for Policy and Analysis, EDUCAUSE, and Gary Bachula, Vice President for External Relations, Internet2, today released a statement on behalf of their respective organizations praising the Obama Administration and the FCC for their support in keeping the Internet open and accessible. Read more in the press release, and browse related EDUCAUSE resources on net neutrality.
Net NeutralityCreated by Wendy Wigen (EDUCAUSE) on September 22, 2009
On Monday, September 21, before a full house at the esteemed Brookings Institute, the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission made a groundbreaking announcement regarding net neutrality. Chairman Julius Genachowski had announced his support of net neutrality early in his nomination process last Spring; but his speech yesterday made it clear that he is not only a serious advocate but that he has the will to push through new rules at the Commission. The announcement proposed turning the FCC’s existing four net neutrality principles into rules (which can be clearly enforced by the Commission) and adding two new rules; one rule would prohibit broadband providers from engaging in discriminatory online behavior; the second rule would require broadband operators to be transparent about their network management practices.
Report Card Gives Obama Administration Mixed Reviews on Privacy and SecurityCreated by Rodney J. Petersen (EDUCAUSE) on September 22, 2009
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) released its Privacy Report Card for the Obama Administration with the following results:
EPIC's grades were based on a review of the Administration's privacy initiatives. EPIC cited the vacancies on the Federal Trade Commission, the continuation of the Bush Administration's policies on the use of the "state's secrets privilege," the Department of Homeland Security's support for PASS ID, and privacy exemptions for social networking services as areas where the Administration has failed to protect privacy. According to the report card:
Getting Ready for National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2009)Created by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 22, 2009
As many of you know, October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The National Cyber Security Alliance along with the Department of Homeland Security and the MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center) are the main drivers behind promoting the month and getting everyone involved. This year the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) has worked to make being involved even easier, with a new website that includes:
10 free Educational Game sitesCreated by Kelly Walsh (The College of Westchester) on September 22, 2009
These free sites provide students an opportunity to learn in a fun, interactive environment.
I searched out and visited a bunch of sites with free educational games and selected the ten I thought were most useful and appropriate to education. In addition to a brief overview of each site, I have also attempted to define the grade range that each site is applicable to. I made my own judgement for most sites since it often wasn’t indicated (feel free to weigh in if you think I’m off target on any of these). Most of these sites are geared towards K-12 (with many leaning towards K-6 or so), but some do have fun games that will challenge the Higher Ed student and adults as well. Take one for a spin today!
New Identity & Access Management Blog for the Higher Education CommunityCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 21, 2009
EDUCAUSE has created a new blog for periodic announcements regarding Identity and Access Management developments of importance to the higher education community. Visit the IAM announcements page to set up an RSS feed. You can also visit the Identity and Access Management resource page where information is aggregated from the blog, as well as podcasts, presentations, conference sessions, EDUCAUSE publications, and more. (The resouce center page includes an RSS feed, as well as the option to set up an e-mail alert so you will be notified automatically via e-mail when new resources are available.)
Online Education Using Spanish as the Delivery LanguageCreated by Julio A. Lopez (National College of Business & Technology) on September 21, 2009
Open Source in EducationCreated by Anthony M. DiSanza (Innovativ Consulting Partners, LLC) on September 18, 2009
The use of open source software in higher education has taken off over the last few years with increasing interest in the community on the potential of open source. Education chief information officers have been actively considering the adoption of open source in their academic environs. The 2007 National Survey of Information Technology in U.S. Higher Education reports that 57.3 percent of CIOs feel that open source will play a greater role in their campus IT strategy. Much of that consideration is however ambivalent as they adopt a wait and watch approach to see how the industry moves.
Library and IT Collaborations: Achieving Efficiencies and Meeting User NeedsCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on September 17, 2009
This podcast features an interview with Patricia Steele, Dean of Libraries at the University of Maryland, and Carolyn Walters, Interim Ruth Lilly Dean of Libraries at Indiana University. It was recorded at the 2009 EDUCAUSE Midwest Regional Conference.
Identity Management and Trust Services: Foundations for Cloud Computing (EDUCAUSE Review Article)Created by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 17, 2009
Jack Suess and Kevin Morooney's article, "Identity Management and Trust Services: Foundations for Cloud Computing" is available online in the new issue of EDUCAUSE Review, which focuses on cybersecurity.
Federated Identity Management Systems Recognized with the 2009 EDUCAUSE Catalyst AwardCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 17, 2009
The EDUCAUSE Catalyst Award highlights IT-based innovations and initiatives that provide groundbreaking solutions to major challenges in higher education or change prevailing conditions in remarkable ways. In 2009, EDUCAUSE recognizes federated identity management systems with this award.
7 Things You Should Know About Federated Identity ManagementCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 17, 2009
EDUCAUSE has released "7 Things You Should Know About Federated Identity Management". Learn more about what federated identity management is, who's doing it, why it's significant, and what the implications are for higher education by reading this 2-page publication. We invite you to share your thoughts, reactions, or questions with the Identity Management Discussion Group.
CDT: Looking at the Remaining Months of the 111th Congress' First SessionCreated by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on September 16, 2009
Yesterday the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) held a briefing to discuss what issues are likely to receive some attention in the remaining months of this Congress' first session. While President Leslie Harris declined to make any predictions about the future, she said opportunities to insert policy into "must-pass" legislation, like appropriations bills, may arise. With health care reform taking up legislators' time, extending the session into November and December is very likely at this point. At the very least, the added time may help legislators move priorities into line so they are ready for action in the second session of the 111th Congress.
Notes from the Broadband Breakfast ClubCreated by Wendy Wigen (EDUCAUSE) on September 16, 2009
It was enough to send shivers down the spine. On September 15, at a breakfast gathering sponsored by Broadband Census, Comcast Senior Vice President, Joe Waz, declared that the government got it “exactly right” in the current broadband stimulus program. Waz was referring specifically to the focus on getting broadband to the last 8% that remain “unserved”, and to stimulating adoption overall. Joanne Hovis, President-elect of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors countered the Waz statement by pointing out that much of the reason cable now reaches 92% of the population is that local governments mandated that carriers provide service to un-profitable as well as profitable regions in exchange for their franchises. She also called for lowering the barriers for municipalities to provide broadband services to fill the gaps left by commercial providers.
What needs to be changed in the next round of BTOP/BIT?Created by Wendy Wigen (EDUCAUSE) on September 15, 2009
On September 10 the House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet held its second in a series of oversight hearings of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Despite the title, the hearing focused specifically on how the $7.2 billion BTOP/BIT program for stimulating broadband deployment was proceeding. Chairman Rick Boucher (D-Va) led off with a now familiar refrain that the requirement that a community be “remote” (defined as 50 miles from a city of at least 20,000) is too restrictive and in fact would eliminate most of the Eastern U.S. from eligibility for the most generous grants; Rep. Eshoo (D- Calif) and Rep. Matsui (D-Calif) asked if networks connecting anchor institutions should be given higher priority, and Republicans want the program to favor states that have completed their broadband mapping.
Bringing You Options: EDUCAUSE 2009 OnlineCreated by Colleen Luckett (EDUCAUSE) on September 15, 2009
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Share Your Campus Plans to Observe National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2009Created by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 14, 2009
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. As we rely more on technology-based solutions in our everyday lives, cybersecurity becomes everyone's responsibility. Additionally, the largest group of victims of identity theft is between the ages of 18 and 29. Students need to understand the risks and how to protect their personal information, computer, and campus networks. Therefore, we encourage you to consider ways you can raise awareness among your faculty, staff, and students and invite you to help promote National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
EDUCAUSE Now - John Wilbanks and Science CommonsCreated by Gerry Bayne (EDUCAUSE) on September 14, 2009
This podcast was originally published January 15, 2009. Welcome to EDUCAUSE Now! Join host Gerry Bayne and Colleen Luckett for a look at making research more streamlined with the open sharing of knowledge. EDUCAUSE Now is a monthly podcast, focusing on the intelligent use of information technology in higher education. Subscribe to the EDUCAUSE NOW RSS feed This episode of EDUCAUSE Now features:
Survey Results - What Internet technologies will your peers be introducing in the classroom this year?Created by Kelly Walsh (The College of Westchester) on September 14, 2009
Online documents, blogs, and wikis rise to the top of survey responses, followed closely by video and podcasting technologies.
First, thank you to everyone who participated in our brief survey over the last few weeks. The survey asked “What types of Internet technologies would you like to try … in the classroom for the first time this fall?” I had a few dozen responses, which makes for a nice little sampling that provides useful and informative feedback. The most popular Internet technologies noted for introduction in the classroom this year were as follows (listed in order of popularity):
New ELI 7 Things... Brief Explores TelepresenceCreated by Peggy Kurkowski (EDUCAUSE) on September 11, 2009
"Policy@EDU": Larry Clinton on Higher Education's Role in CybersecurityCreated by Anna Gould (EDUCAUSE) on September 11, 2009
The September/October edition of EDUCAUSE Review focuses on an issue that is of great concern to the higher education community: cybersecurity. Internet Security Alliance CEO and President Larry Clinton discusses the Obama Administration's Cyberspace Policy Review in the latest "Policy@EDU" column. The Administration's document, which was released in May 2009, identifies security challenges and urges government, industry, and higher education to work together in addressing the issues. Clinton writes that "no less than five of the twenty-four specific items laid out in the near- and mid-term action plans ... relate specifically to the education community."
September/October 2009 EDUCAUSE Review: Spotlight on CybersecurityCreated by Valerie M. Vogel (EDUCAUSE) on September 11, 2009
The September/October 2009 issue of EDUCAUSE Review puts the spotlight on cybersecurity, as Brian D. Voss and Peter M. Siegel discuss investing in IT security in hard times, and Jack Suess and Kevin Morooney explore identity management and trust services. Featured articles:
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