Posted by Chuck Bratton.

With Halloween right around the corner, let the threat to your computer security be one less fear. Computer security is all about keeping data safe from threats and loss. It is critical to have proper practices in place for the overall security of the Internet, as well as individual protection of your devices. The security and privacy problems we are presently facing are expected to increase as quickly as the Internet of Things grows. Here are five measures to eliminate the fear of a cyberattack and keep your digital world more secure:

Posted by Denise Seguin.

Every March, we celebrate women who have changed the world. Their contributions to history, culture, and science deserve recognition and can inspire young women to make the similar strides. On February 11, 2016, we celebrated the first International Day of Women and Girls in Science to honor the countless women who have shaped our countries. This celebration showcases the advancement women can make and are making to the field. Without women like Grace Hopper, Maria Klawe, and Ada Lovelace, computer science would not be where it is today. Check out their accomplishments.

The social web is growing and evolving rapidly with changes happening daily. For example, it has expanded to be accessible by a variety of devices which allow people to connect with their social sites to post text, video, and photos and interact with their friends on the go. Anybody can suggest an idea, and it could become the next great trend. That’s one of the most exciting things about web content driven by the masses; it morphs very quickly!

Literacy is no longer defined as the ability to read and write. It also must include digital skills such as communication and network technology in order to connect through computers. Allowing students to explore digital technologies through creativity and innovation is of up-most importance for implementing the use of technology.

Posted by Chuck Bratton.