Week 6

Our class is already 40% complete. Time flies when you are learning and staying busy. This week I am focusing on networks and telecommunications, databases, and security. It is amazing how quickly things change in the information technology and systems arenas. What was standard five years ago often is no longer the case. As I learned with WiFi standards and encryption use in large companies, as consumer use increases (online buying) standards become more robust to thwart off potential hackers. The ability to safeguard personal and financial information is at the forefront of computer security today. On another note, I need to finish up my research paper and submit to another student prior to my departure to Virginia.