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Wang, Jianjun – Grantee Submission, 2015
Over the past three years, California State University, Bakersfield received NSF funding to support hands-on explorations in "network security" and "cryptography" through Research Experience Vitalizing Science-University Program (REVS-UP). In addition to the summer bridge component, the grant included development of…
Descriptors: Technology, Computer Security, Crime Prevention, Computer Networks
Sellke, Sarah H. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Internet security attacks have drawn significant attention due to their enormously adverse impact. These attacks includes Malware (Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horse), Denial of Service, Packet Sniffer, and Password Attacks. There is an increasing need to provide adequate defense mechanisms against these attacks. My thesis proposal deals with analytical…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Security, Crime Prevention, Technical Support
Rangan, Prahalad – ProQuest LLC, 2010
The growing complexity of interactions between computers and networks makes the subject of network security a very interesting one. As our dependence on the services provided by computing networks grows, so does our investment in such technology. In this situation, there is a greater risk of occurrence of targeted malicious attacks on computers…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Topology, Computer Networks, Computers
Srinivasan, Satish Mahadevan – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Data Aggregation (DA) is a set of functions that provide components of a distributed system access to global information for purposes of network management and user services. With the diverse new capabilities that networks can provide, applicability of DA is growing. DA is useful in dealing with multi-value domain information and often requires…
Descriptors: Data, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Access to Information
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Coggins, Porter E. – Computers in the Schools, 2013
The purpose of this article is to present several implications and recommendations regarding what elementary school children, aged 9-12 years, know about computer passwords and what they know about why computer passwords are important. Student knowledge can then be used to make relevant curriculum decisions based in conjunction with applicable…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Elementary School Students, Student Attitudes, Computer Attitudes
Malaika, Majid A. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
With today's high demand for online applications and services running on the Internet, software has become a vital component in our lives. With every revolutionary technology comes challenges unique to its characteristics; for online applications, security is one huge concern and challenge. Currently, there are several schemes that address…
Descriptors: Internet, Programming, Automation, Methods
Bashar, Muhammad Shafi Al – ProQuest LLC, 2011
In this dissertation, we present novel physical (PHY) and cross-layer design guidelines and resource adaptation algorithms to improve the security and user experience in the future wireless networks. Physical and cross-layer wireless security measures can provide stronger overall security with high efficiency and can also provide better…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Alphabets, Telecommunications, Probability
US Department of Homeland Security, 2011
Stop.Think.Connect. is a national public awareness campaign aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the American public to be safer and more secure online. The Campaign's main objective is to help individuals become more aware of growing cyber threats and arm them with the tools to protect themselves, their families,…
Descriptors: Public Opinion, Consciousness Raising, Computer Security, Child Safety
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Willey, Lorrie; Ford, Janet C.; White, Barbara Jo; Clapper, Danial L. – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2011
The impact of intellectual property (IP) law on information systems (IS) professionals in business cannot be overstated. The IS 2010 model curriculum guidelines for undergraduate IS programs stress the importance of information security and knowledge about IP. While copyright and patents are the most well-known types of IP, another, trade secrets,…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Confidentiality, Computer Security, Information Systems
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Zhao, Jensen J.; Truell, Allen D.; Alexander, Melody W.; Woosley, Sherry A. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 2011
Objective: This study assessed the security vulnerability of the U.S. small companies' business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce network systems. Background: As the Internet technologies have been changing the way business is conducted, the U.S. small businesses are investing in such technologies and taking advantage of e-commerce to access global…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Small Businesses, Computer Security, Internet
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Wong, Wylie – Community College Journal, 2015
Community colleges are using grants and workforce partnerships to train a new generation of technology workers. In September, the Obama administration awarded $450 million in grants to nearly 270 community colleges that have partnered with more than 400 employers nationally. It was the final installment of a four-year, $2 billion competitive grant…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Two Year Colleges, Higher Education, Partnerships in Education
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Post, Gerald V.; Hargis, Jace – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2012
Online education and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) have existed for years, but few general tools exist to help instructors create and evaluate lessons. Are these tools sufficient? Specifically, what elements do instructors want to see in online testing tools? This study asked instructors from various disciplines to identify and evaluate the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Test Construction, Design Preferences
Hailu, Alemayehu – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Adoption of new technology has complicating components both from the selection, as well as decision-making criteria and process. Although new technology such as cloud computing provides great benefits especially to the developing countries, it has challenges that may complicate the selection decision and subsequent adoption process. This study…
Descriptors: Information Technology, Adoption (Ideas), Influences, Developing Nations
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Machuca, Ana; Torres, Karin; Morris, Pamela; Whitley, William – International Journal on E-Learning, 2014
This paper will summarize some of challenges faced by military students enrolled in an associate and bachelors online program at American Public University System (APUS). The survey results on which the study is based exposed the following problems faced by military personnel: 48.7% had difficulties working around military obligations, 33.3%…
Descriptors: Military Personnel, Public Colleges, Online Courses, Electronic Learning
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Murray, Neil – Language Assessment Quarterly, 2014
The growing number of students from increasingly diverse backgrounds--both English speaking and non-English speaking--entering English-medium institutions of higher education has put unprecedented pressure on universities to think creatively about efficient and cost-effective ways of identifying students at risk linguistically. Having done so,…
Descriptors: Language Tests, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Models
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