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Programs > Center for IT Excellence > April
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| Advancing IT Education and the Workforce in Washington State | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Newsletter | ||||||||||||||||||
| April 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||
| State IT Education Summit: “Advancing IT Education for a Stronger Washington Workforce” Registration is Open | ||||||||||||||||||
Mark your calendars and register
now for the IT Education Summit, June 10th 2005, 8:30 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m., at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA. Industry
speakers will share information about IT trends and futures that
impact the way we prepare our workforce. Educators are invited
to attend to hear industry leaders and participate in breakout
sessions to further explore improvements needed to meet industry
needs. Breakout sessions include:
The keynote speaker is Stuart McKee, National Technology Officer at Microsoft. In addition, an IT Hiring Panel will share current and upcoming workforce trends and how community and technical colleges can raise the bar for their graduates. A continental breakfast and boxed lunches will be provided and there is no registration cost to attend. Space is limited; reserve your seat now on the CITE website. |
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| Instructor Job Shadow Opportunity | ||||||||||||||||||
| The 2005 CITE Instructor Job Shadow Program will provide an opportunity for instructors in community and technical colleges to observe firsthand the advances of technology in the workplace. The goal is to equip instructors with knowledge and skills to infuse relevant IT practices in the classroom to benefit their students and programs. The opportunity will lead to increased industry awareness of schools with potential for greater involvement. For more information on how to become involved visit the website. Faculty applications are now being accepted For more information, contact Jeff Johnson at 425-564-4004 or by email: Jeff Johnson. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Articles of IT Interest- Topic of the Month: IT Network Security | ||||||||||||||||||
Concerned about which security education pathways and certifications students should seek? There are approximately fourty IT networking-security-related certifications in the market today. Currently, the National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET) and CITE are engaged in national research efforts to identify and describe cyber security skills standards. To learn more about entry-level to advanced professional network security related certifications, read SearchSecurity.com’s article titled, "Charting a path through the security certification landscape." What if a student poses this question, "What security elements do companies breach the most?" Find the answer in the TechRepublic article titled, "Learn the five worst security practices in organizations". The demand for IT networking professionals to posses knowledge of security as well as a certification of security is on the rise. Read the complete article in CertMag.com’s article titled, "Full-Speed Ahead: The Demand for Security Certification". |
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| Entry-level Security Certification | ||||||||||||||||||
| CompTIA and the Security+ Certification | ||||||||||||||||||
| The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job networking experience, with emphasis on security. The exam covers industry-wide topics, including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security. Security+ is an elective or prerequisite to advanced security certifications. Exam objectives are available from the CompTIA website. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Security+ Teaching Materials Available | ||||||||||||||||||
| Are you considering adding IT security focused classes to your networking program or are you interested in integrating more hands-on labs to your current course offering? The National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies (NWCET) has some answers for you. As part of the National Science Foundation-CompTIA CyberSecurity Fast Track Training and Certification Program completed last fall, participating instructors from across the country developed a suite of excellent lecture and lab materials aligned with the NWCET IT CyberSecurity skill standards and with the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives. The results are a compendium of materials, exercises and hands-on labs to help broaden your students’ understanding of security issues. These materials are downloadable from the NWCET website. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Advanced-level Security Certifications | ||||||||||||||||||
| 1. SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Institute and the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization for information security. In 1999, SANS founded GIAC which has allowed thousands of security professionals to prove their skills and knowledge meet challenging standards. GIAC offers certifications that address multiple specialty areas: security essentials, intrusion detection, incident handling, firewalls and perimeter protection, operating system security, and more. Because of GIAC's practical focus, a Gartner Group study named GIAC "the preferred credential" for individuals who have technical security responsibilities. For more information, visit the SANS website . | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2. International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 and the CISSP and SSCP Certifications | ||||||||||||||||||
| (ISC)² is charged with the responsibility for maintaining the (ISC)² CBK®, (Common Body of Knowledge) a compendium of industry best practices for information security, including those for CISSPs (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)and SSCPs (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), certifying the minimum acceptable competence for professionals seeking to hold various security credentials. The CISSP credential and backing from the Information Systems Security Association (see next article below) has achieved international status among companies and security professionals. CISSP promotes and tests knowledge and learning of security professionals in 10 specific security domains, including networking, applications development, physical security, and more. For more information about these certifications and materials visit the (ISC)2 website. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Provides Opportunities for Professionals and Students Regionally and Globally | ||||||||||||||||||
| ISSA is a not-for-profit international
organization of information security professionals and practitioners.
The organization provides education forums, publications, and peer
interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional
growth of its members. The Puget Sound Chapter of the ISSA serves
members in Western Washington, offering monthly meetings and other
infosec educational opportunities. The Greater Spokane chapter is
in process of forming. For more information about either of these
chapters, visit their websites: ISSA Puget Sound Chapter ISSA Greater Spokane Chapter |
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| IT Network Security Programs outside Washington State | ||||||||||||||||||
| Understanding IT network vulnerabilities are crucial to designing and maintaining a secure network infrastructure. Providing students with knowledge to design and administer secure networks has become a fundamental learning module and skill set for graduates. Here are several programs that are addressing this need: | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2-year Degree Programs | ||||||||||||||||||
| Inver
Hills Community College, Inver Grove Heights, MN Howard Community College, Columbia, MD Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NB Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Detroit Lakes, MN Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA |
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| Certificate Degree Programs | ||||||||||||||||||
| St.
Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL Texas State Technical College, Waco, TX |
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| IT Network Security Programs at Washington Community Colleges | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2-year Degree Programs | ||||||||||||||||||
| Clover
Park Technical College, Lakewood, WA Lake Washington Technical College, Kirkland, WA |
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| Certificate Degree Programs | ||||||||||||||||||
| Spokane
Falls Community College, Spokane, WA Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA |
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| New Information Technology AAS Degree Set to Launch at Green River Community College (GRCC) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Responding to industry demand
and market conditions, focus group research with employers, and
results of a daylong, DACUM workshop, GRCC is launching a new Information
Technology (IT) AAS degree.
The program offering is expected to be active sometime this summer, according to Alan Carter, faculty member at GRCC. The coursework will focus on a broad range of core subjects, providing students with a balanced, well-rounded knowledge of IT and the opportunity to pursue specialization in either networking or information assurance. Topics include Windows servers, Linux servers, PC hardware, networking, routing, security, project management and wireless networking. Students will also pursue an emphasis-related work experience project. In addition, the program will focus on non-IT skills needed by graduates entering or looking to advance in today’s IT workplace. "There was a huge focus on soft skills in our data, so I added a customer service course and a project management course to the degree, as well as an additional English class and a business class," says Carter. For more information, contact Alan. |
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| SPRITE Summer Teacher Institute - Using Animation to Teach Math and Science, July 11 - 22, 2005, at the University of Washington, Bothell | ||||||||||||||||||
| Learn how you can create computer animations that encourage and enhance math and science learning. In this two-week summer institute you will learn the basics of computer animation and will produce your own short animation. You will learn ways to integrate a computer animation unit into your existing math/science curricula while meeting state standards and benchmarks. As a result you will develop your own curriculum module that is appropriate for your specific needs. Earn a $900 stipend and receive University of Washington graduate education credit. This institute requires no previous computer experience to attend and is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded SPRITE project. In addition, there is a free two-week summer “Arts and Animation” camp for high-school students from June 27– July 9, 2005. Additional information and registration is available on the SPRITE website. | ||||||||||||||||||
| WA State Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institute | ||||||||||||||||||
| Now in it’s seventh successful year! The Working Connections IT Faculty Development Institute serves the community and technical college faculty with professional development and training on emerging technology and latest trends. CITE is proud to co-sponsor the event. Business and industry sponsors are sought for this event. Email Maureen Majury or contact her at 425-564-4229 for more information. The Institute will be held Tuesday, August 23 through Friday, August 26, 2005 at the BCC campus. For registration information visit the Working Connections website. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Do you have a website for your IT programs? | ||||||||||||||||||
| We would like to list the Community College IT programs at the CITE website as a resource for educators, students and industry. So far we have heard from a handful of institutions from Spokane to Green River, but we would like to hear from more of you. Email your website url to us at CITE or contact Kelley Beverly at 425-564-4230 or Jeff Johnson at 425-564-4004. | ||||||||||||||||||
| How can CITE assist your institution? | ||||||||||||||||||
| At CITE, our mission is to be a resource arm to the Community and Technical Colleges and high schools of Washington State. Let us hear from you to discuss your needs and how we can be of service to you. Email us at CITE. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Calendar: Local Events of IT interest | ||||||||||||||||||
| Keep up to date with future events geared for students, faculty and staff. Check our website for updates. If you know of an event that may be of interest please email CITE with the details. | ||||||||||||||||||
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