By Robert Marlett
Faculty Member, IT at American Public University 

The question is no longer does a business require an online presence, but when should they go online. All businesses large and small continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to reach new customers. However, to be effective, a company that is currently on the Internet or is planning to be requires three essential components. They need to be able to find or increase their target audience, protect their network infrastructure and be able to minimize damage when it occurs.

By J. Thompson
Contributor, Online Learning Tips

Cybersecurity is trending, but here are three tips to consider whether you’re studying a cybersecurity program now or considering an advanced degree in the field.

Interview with Dr. Karen Paullet
Faculty Member, Information Technology at American Public University

With the Target breach still being investigated and repaired it’s no wonder people are skeptical about using their cards for online transactions. There are, however, ways for consumers and businesses to protect themselves from future attacks.

By Dr. Novadean Watson-Stone
Program Director, Information Technology at American Public University

Volumes of data are building–you added some with your post to Facebook, the information you completed for your dentist, the form you submitted to renew your license plate, and the purchase you made online. You are contributing to big data daily as are other individuals, companies, and organizations.

Mobile computing is the ingredient needed to season the technology pot of connectivity, portability, cloud computing, interactivity, multimedia, collaboration, and miniaturization.

While it may be unfortunate to spend part of your well deserved evening off at the computer, or sitting by the phone, there are ways to perk up the situation.

I think one of the most important things in the world that “needs to be fixed” is the low number of women entering engineering and technology professions. Engineering, by its very nature of creating products, can be seen as a ‘masculine’ profession that does not adhere to the ideals of femininity.

What is the nature of gaming today? Dr. Novadean Watson-Stone, IT Program Director at APU, talks about the benefits and future of gaming in online education.

Trying to decide which educational path best suits your future goals? In the IT world learners have many options to choose from when it comes to deciding between a certificate or a degree program.