Interdisciplinary study has always been a focus in information assurance (IA) curriculum. Combining computer science with criminal justice, psychology, programming, policy and security is the sign of a solid IA program.
Now, as we close the calendar year and take a break from our academics for the holidays, I find time to think about what it really means to be a student of information assurance.
As we in academe prepare for a school year, we look forward to our bright and shiny first-year students ready to code another set of rings around Saturn...or so they had hoped.
Social networking sites have become a great way to connect to friends at other colleges and post your ideas for the day or join groups for common interests. These sites have also become a focus of controversy.
