Tuesday, December 8, 2015

On our InfoSec education:

TC need a micro-credential program (i.e. badges) to support greater competence on routine and elementary security issues. Issues like the importance of password length, multi-factor authentication, the ineffectiveness of routine signature antivirus and spearfishing dangers are now essential basic knowledge for everyone. Teachers going into the field should also have a sound infosec background for the benefit of their students, and TC staff should understand routine security issues.

An attractive dramatic badge, certifying to the students competence in info-security matters -- that can be added to a graduate's portfolio -- couldn't hurt when searching for a job ...


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