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All three of these areas – confidentiality, integrity, and availability - must be present in order to provide a secure information environment. This is true for information that is stored as well as transmitted. James Antonakos of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.

Information security depends on people, process, and technology. James Antonakos of the National Cybersecurity Institute discusses why all three areas must be utilized properly in order for a security program to be effective.

In response to last night’s National Republican debates, Excelsior College President John Ebersole offered the following response. “In last night’s Republican debates, little was said about either K-12 or higher education. While the Common Core curriculum received passing criticism, slightly more attention was given to the role of the Federal government in quality setting as opposed to those of the states. Senator Rubio of Florida, who has been an instructor at Florida International University and is a frequent critic of higher education, described how the U.S. government frequently uses Federal funding to pursue interests that may be at odds with those of the State or educational systems. He also mentions that like many college graduates, he had amassed considerable student loan debt. However, he says this in the context of pulling himself up from humble beginnings and seem to suggest that education may have played an important role in his success. In the earlier debate between the candidates, especially those who are still languishing in the polls, I had thought that Governor Jindal, a former president in the University of Louisiana system, might make a connection between the critical need for more education and training in cybersecurity. Here, the government is reporting shortages running in the thousands (of workers) and there is a clear connection between more education and our nation’s security. Additionally, a similar connection exists between the workforce of the future and our economic prosperity. Labor workforce researchers are now reporting that 60 percent of future jobs will require more than a secondary education. The need for greater emphasis on education and degree completion is now intertwined with that of economic growth and future prosperity. Hopefully in the weeks and months to come, the candidates on both sides of the aisle will be spending more time talking about education and the role that it plays in making for a better life and a better society for all. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.”

Dr. Robin Berenson, associate dean, School of Business and Technology, joins the Distance EDU on Demand podcast to discuss how adults returning to college online can find and connect with a mentor who can help guide them through their academic and professional pursuits. Topics include: · How early in the process adults should begin to think about mentorship · How newly enrolled students can find a mentor within an online classroom or on social media · Advice on approaching a potential mentor and determining whether they would be a good fit · Setting and managing expectations Show Notes Mentorship Program – Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center at Excelsior College

Beyond the iron triangle of cost, quality, and access, the narratives around the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act are focusing squarely on transparency and simplification, in particular around the Federal financial aid process. Tom Dalton, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management at Excelsior College, discusses the benefits of simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and particular proposals, including the NASFAA FAFSA Working Group’s three-level means-tested application.

Laurie Cox , course chair at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, New York, earned her first nursing degree in 1984 - from a traditional school. More than 30 years later, she’s graduating from Excelsior College with a Master of Science in nursing. She joins the podcast to discuss what brought her back to school, initial challenges adjusting to the online classroom environment, and how her education turned her into a better leader and educator.

Jason Duke, recipient of the Jean M. Smith Award, presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic and professional achievement in the world of business, joins the podcast to discuss his educational journey. Duke, a supervising auto damage appraiser, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Excelsior with a 3.9 GPA, graduating summa cum laude. Planning to continue his educational pursuits, Duke has enrolled in Excelsior’s MBA program.

Dr. David Seelow joins the podcast to discuss the development of the Center for Game and Simulation-Based Learning, why he wants to spark a revolution in learning, and why One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a great example of the power of games in education. The interview ends with a discussion of the Center’s upcoming Revolutionary Learning 2015: Using Games and Simulations to Solve Critical Issues in Public Health conference,scheduled for May 20 in Washington, DC. 0:31 The idea. 3:31 First year reflections. 7:14 “What kind of revolution do you seek?” 8:55 What “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” can teach us about the power of games in education. 12:00 How games can solve public health challenges. 15:48 Revolutionary Learning 2015.

Dr. David Seelow, founder of the Center for Game and Simulation-Based Learning, discusses the upcoming Revolutionary Learning 2015: Using Games and Simulations to Solve Critical Issues in Public Health. The event will be held on May 20 in Washington, DC.

The goal of the National Cybersecurity Initiative for Women in Cybersecurity is to offer support and solutions to women in cybersecurity by offering skills training and identifying best practices for utilization by women in the cyber security field to help understand and influence perceptions. Women in Cybersecurity Leadership will cover best practices utilized by women in the cybersecurity field in various areas of critical infrastructure. Each podcast will feature a noted woman leader in the cyber security arena who will share with Who she is! What she does! and How she gets it done! Interviewee: Anne Kohnke, PhD is an Assistant Professor of IT at Lawrence Technological University and teaches courses in both the Information Technology and Organization Development/Change Management disciplines at the bachelor through doctorate levels. Anne started as an Adjunct Professor in 2002 and joined the faculty full-time in 2011. Prior to joining LTU, Anne worked in Industry for 25 years where she focused in information technology and management. Her IT career started in the mid-1980's on a help desk, and over the years Anne developed technical proficiency as a database administrator, network administrator, and technical business analyst. After a decade, Anne was promoted to management and worked as a project manager, IT Director, and Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Dr. Kohnke's technical experience and organization development background aided her in building collaborative, high performance teams to work on complex medium to large-scale technical projects. Anne has managed multi-million dollar IT budgets in fast paced entrepreneurial environments. As a former CISO, Anne has extensive hands-on experience in risk management, IT security controls, IT governance, and IT audits to include NIST and PCI certifications. Dr. Kohnke earned her PhD from Benedictine University and an MBA from Lawrence Technological University.