College of Technology Newsletter February 19, 2014 |

the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The certificates Message from the Dean – are in the Computer and Network Security Program (CNS). Please see our website and Facebook page for additional Spring 2014 information.

January 29, 2014 4:35 pm What else is happening with Cyber Security? Check out the club activities of our “Cyber Wildcats”…the club provides not only

opportunities to compete in cyber competitions, but to network, meet with faculty to learn new techniques and participate in “hands on” cyber activities.

Media Design Program Chair Susan Gregg, worked with faculty last year to add interactive technology into the Media Design curriculum, which started during the fall. The updated courses are DSN 121 Digital Publishing and DSN 401 Publication Design and include Adobe InDesign with both classes incorporating interactive design for the iPad and tablets. This addition facilitated keeping the program current with the industry and better prepare design students for the workforce. CoT students roll up the snow as they prepare for spring. What is a BCS course? Basically all students must have BCS 206 Welcome back as we start the second half of the academic year!! or its equivalent. Business Computer Systems (BCS) provides And welcome to the new year of 2014. The fall was exciting and instruction in MS Office Suite, file management, and more but this spring will provide us with even more. There are new importantly, assures you are prepared as a student to use the programs and courses that reflect the changes in technology. technology to facilitate your education. This year, our labs have Below, please find a brief synopsis of what has been happening in been upgraded to Microsoft Office 2013. One of the additions to our programs: the classes will be a review of the University’s Acceptable Use A new certificate in Web Applications through our Web Policy, including what is plagiarism and what is unacceptable as Information Systems (WIS) Program started in the fall. The far as postings and correspondence. Please don’t take this as certificate can be earned by students who are not WIS majors, by a negative, as it is intended to provide guidance on what is completing five existing WIS courses. Plus, new courses in acceptable both within the institution and society. JavaScript and Mobile App Development were created. Program While on the topic of the BCS Program, the College of Chair Nancy McDonald, also coordinated the program review Technology welcomed Dr. Doreen Palucci as the new Chair of the process which occurs every five years and involves Program starting the first week of January. Dr. Palucci takes the a comprehensive look at the program. Her efforts were place of Mr. Mickey Turnbo who retired after over 28 years of successful in completing the review which included service to the university in December…Congratulations Mickey!! recommended changes to move the program forward and enhance the curriculum for our students. Although Game Design and Development is one of our newer programs, two students in the program were hired last year, by Program Chair Scott Shaw coordinated a retooling of the Studio a Baltimore area media company. They completed their degrees Production Program to migrate to Video and Motion Graphics, while working in their new careers. Students in the program with a track encompassing Visual Special Effects. The learn skills that can be applied not just to the recreational recommendation was reviewed and approved with the VFX Track application of games and their development, but to the classes starting in Spring, 2013. The full program was started in education, training, and simulation use of game technique, the fall of 2013. Please check our website and Facebook page for strategy and application. In addition, seven students have been additional information. placed through our Cooperative Learning Program into Cyber Security Education Director Mark Hufe has coordinated a company to work on a game design project. the development of two new certificates in Digital Forensics (one Our Masters of Information Systems Management Program for the “field recovery and security of digital evidence and one has also been undergoing changes with additions of new for the examination and security of evidence in the lab) with certificates and courses. The changes were the result of student classes fully implemented in the fall. The certificates are the input, recommendations from industry and the Advisory result of collaboration between the College of Technology and Committee. The new certificates are:

1 nature for our area and will be held May 2–4, 2014. Please look Game-Based Learning – Five courses…three Game Design for more details soon on our College website. courses and two courses from the College of Education As a member of the College of Technology, your input is involving learning strategies and instructional design. important to us. If you have questions or suggestions, please Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) – contact your faculty member, program chair or my office. Have Five courses…SCADA is crucial to the operation and a great semester and welcome to the New Year! security of industrial technology. This certificate concentrates on the security of SCADA systems. For more information, visit our website at http://www.wilmu.edu/technology/index.aspx Information Systems Management Chair, Nancy McDonald Dr. Ed Guthrie continues to constantly enhance the ISM program. I had the opportunity to attend one of the recent capstone classes, which Dean, College of Technology was the culminating class where senior students in ISM 455, Strategic Application of Information Technology (IT), present on their final projects. I am always impressed with the creativity, New Courses – Summer preparation and research put into the projects. The topics ranged 2014! from IT to enhance the capabilities of a family cleaning business, a barcode system for a small grocery store, electronic filing January 29, 2014 4:32 pm system for a chiropractic office to an IT strategy for “virtual music lessons”. Guest evaluators from industry and the Advisory GMD311 Publishing for Indie Developers – This course Committee rated the student presentations with the event focuses on deploying your game, simulation, or application for coordinated by Assistant Professor and Chair McDonald. the Apple App Store and Google play. Common pitfalls and best Congratulations to those students completing the capstone practices for publishing your project will also be covered. course and the program. Obtaining and creating provisioning profiles, developer accounts, discovering resources and pre-flight inspections will be covered. As far as College activities, the 44 students were inducted into Students should have taken GMD 110 and GMD 210. This the Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society in November. The honor society course is offered as a modular in June – GMD311 M2N01 – is for students in technology programs. The mission of Epsilon Pi and will meet June 6–8 and June 20–22. The section will meet Tau, “encourages academic excellence of students in fields Friday from 5:30–10:30pm and on Saturday and Sunday from devoted to the general study of technology and the preparation 10am to 3pm. of practitioners for the technology professions.” It recognizes and provides services to students in degree and certificate GMD 150 2D Game Programming and Development- programs in accredited higher education institutions offering A further study on the use of 2D game engines for development from associate through doctoral degree programs.” For more of that genre of game style furthering the combat systems, level information, contact Program Chair Susan Gregg or Program design, and health systems from previous course work. Chair Nancy McDonald. Concentrating on the more advanced programming techniques, data objects, recycling assets, and compact scripting practices. Also during November, Cyber Security Education Director, Mark Students should be prepared to create at least 2 games from Hufe, worked with faculty and alumni to present the third annual scratch using the chosen game engine of choice. Prerequisite(s): B-sides cyber security conference. The conference included over Students should be familiar with programming their own games 150 attendees and a number of contemporary topics from the and must have taken GMD 100 and GMD 110. This course is cyber security field. offered Summer 2014 Semester.

th What’s next? On March 14 , we will host our annual Open ZBrush is here! House and Art Show which will highlight student work from the Media Design and Video and Motion Graphics Program. In May, VMG 327 Introduction to 3D Digital Sculpting – Students we will also host our annual College of Technology Awards will be introduced to the creative world of digital sculpting in 3D Ceremony. space with programs like zBrush and Cinema4D. An overview of the software used and integration into other 3D software Also for May, Game Design and Development and Video and packages will be discussed. Projects will range from character Motion Graphics Chair Scott Shaw is coordinating the first “East creation techniques to other uses like Organics and Vehicles. Coast ReBoot” an event in which the College of Technology will Students will need to be familiar with the 3D workspace and be hosting a weekend long competition for almost all of the areas have completed VMG 321 Intro to 3D and VMG 323 Modeling for which we offer courses. It is for current students of Techniques. Prerequisites: (VMG321 or DSN301) AND (VMG323 Wilmington University, surrounding colleges and universities, or DSN303). This course is offered Summer 2014 Block 1. technical and traditional high schools. Photoshop Design Battles, 48hr Film Races, Game Jams, and Hacking contests are just VMG 326 Dynamics and Particles for 3D – Students will a few of the competitions to be included. There will also be explore the complex world of using dynamics and particles for resume and portfolio review from related professionals and simulation of realistic animations and function systems. Creating companies. Judges from related industries in these technology weather effects, springs, motors, and complex rigs for various fields will also be on hand for networking and questions. Several applications for Visual Effects and Game engines. This course is Chairs are collaborating with Scott along with University offered Summer 2014 Block 2. Relations. This will be the first and only kind of event of this

2 interest in computers led her to a role in quality assurance for New Game-Based Learning CANDAs (Computer-Assisted New Drug Applications) being submitted to the FDA. Christine moved on to project Certificate – Spring 2014 management, product management, and numerous consulting roles in both pharmaceutical and healthcare IT. She received January 29, 2014 4:32 pm a Master of Science in Information Systems from Widener Game-based Learning Certificate University in 2002 and then developed and taught a graduate course in Theory and Practice of Information Systems there as an Interested in using “Gamification”? Or leveraging the power of adjunct. Her most recent work experience has been as Business games in communicating your complex message? Or getting your Manager for Soarian Critical Care at Siemens and as Manager of employees engaged in your corporate training? Find out more Clinical Information Systems at Catholic Health East. Christine is about our new Game-based Learning Certificate within our certified as an Informatics Nurse by the ANCC. She is very happy masters programs. to be part of the team at Wilmington University. Electronic Game play has evolved and developed into a major

American pastime activity. From pre-adolescent to senior citizens, electronic game play is not just for recreation; electronic gameplay is engaging and provides an active learning environment. The new Game-Based Learning courses will focus on how to maximize student learning when using a curriculum that offers gaming as well as how to use games to achieve academic success.

Spring I marks the opening of, a new Game-based Learning Certificate program in the Graduate College of Technology. The certificate requires 15 graduate credit hours (as identified below) as well as post Baccalaureate status to register. Students are required to complete six MED credits and nine GMD credits. Although this certification is primarily designed to support educators, students from other disciplines are welcome.

Curriculum:

MED 7808 Assessment and Evaluation

MED 7809 Instructional Design

MED 7810 Psychology of Learning

GMD 6000 Game Literacy Christine Greifzu, Adjunct Faculty, Information Systems Management GMD 6020 Game Design and Analysis GMD 6030 Game Audience Analysis Gaming Business Initiative In Spring block I, MED7808 and MED7810 are available and in January 29, 2014 4:28 pm Spring block II, GMD6000 and MED7809 are available. The Gaming Business Initiative, or the GBI, is an organization that believes in the power of young or ISM Adjunct Faculty developing professionals. It is our duty to furnish a place for such Highlight – Christine Greifzu individuals to develop their specialized skills and professional portfolio while collaborating with others on January 29, 2014 4:30 pm a meaningful objective: the full life cycle of a video game.

Christine Greifzu joined the adjunct faculty at Wilmington We will lead participating members in their career by University in 2012. She teaches both online and face-to-face and allowing them to manage a Video Game Development Studio and has taught MIS320-Management Information Systems and assume responsibility that has real impact within and outside of ISM350-Information Technology Policy and Strategy. She the organization. Members will be encouraged to take ownership recently designed and developed ISM430-Systems and Business of jobs in their area of study, in addition to new tasks that will Process Analysis for Healthcare Professionals. Christine’s help them appreciate and understand the inner workings of background includes clinical, business, and information systems a business in the Video Gaming industry. experience. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from We are named for the quality in members that we seek. the University of Maryland. After working as an RN at People with initiative are accepted, at their current skill level Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Kennedy and groomed by senior leadership to eventually take higher University Hospital in Stratford, New Jersey, she received an offices in their intended field. Membership and involvement is MBA with a concentration in finance from Drexel University. Her limited to the number of available positions open within the GBI

3 Studio, and individuals of great demonstrated drive are preferred. AITP/PMI Combined th Members will be exposed to industry professionals as the GBI Meeting – March 4 begins to push itself into the world. Some roles are intentionally outward facing, urging participants to build and share January 29, 2014 4:26 pm relationships with influential and connected professionals around The Delaware Chapter of Association of Information Technology our community. We believe this will help participants to discover Professionals (AITP) is partnering with The Project Management their future. Institute (Delaware Valley Chapter) to sponsor a meeting on th And that’s what we’re about: March 4 at 6:00 PM. at Wilmington University in the Audrey K. Doberstein Admissions Center (Auditorium) building (320 DuPont The Gaming Business Initiative will lead members with initiative Highway, New Castle, DE.). Dinner is provided. to discover their futures. The presenter at the meeting will be Dr. Charles Poplos and the http://gamebusinessinitiative.com/mission/ topic is “Handling Changes in Requirements after the Project Starts”. The presentation will address the very real problem of Upcoming Workshops: Black stakeholders changing requirements after the scope is set and how to deal with those types of changes. A combined Magic Cinema Camera and communications, stakeholder management, and risk management solution will be provided and everyone in VFX shooting the “Delivery” attendance will be given a template of the model/methodology. January 29, 2014 4:28 pm SCADA Cyber Security Come and learn and USE the new Black Magic Cinema Camera while shooting test scenes for the College of Technology’s new Certificate – Coming Soon!!! short feature for next year: “The Delivery” We will be shooting Visual Effects Scenes and using NUKE to composite 3D January 29, 2014 4:25 pm characters and explosions and flying Robots!! How cool is that? SCADA Cyber Security Certificate You can’t have more fun if you are a VFX, 3D&MG, or even a DFM student. If you are interested, please send an email to New for Fall 2014, the College of Technology will offer [email protected] with the Subject line: I WANT MY VFX!!! a Graduate Level SCADA Cyber Security Certificate. This 15 credit certificate currently consists of the following five graduate East Coast ReBoot – May courses courses: 2–4, 2014 One of the following courses: IST 7060 Project and Change Management January 29, 2014 4:27 pm IST 7100 IT Policy and Strategy Come prove your skills in Technology at the East Coast ReBoot All four of the following SEC Courses: this MAY 2nd, 3rd, and 4th here at the College of Technology!! We will be hosting a weekend long competition for almost all of SEC 6080 Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security the areas that we offer courses in. It is aimed to current students SEC 6082 SCADA Architecture of Wilmington University, surrounding colleges and universities, Technical and traditional high schools. Photoshop Design Battles, SEC 6084 SCADA Risk Management and Auditing 48hr Film Races, Game Jams, and Hacking contests are just a few of the competitions. There will also be resume and portfolio SEC 6086 SCADA Security Awareness and Standards review from related professionals and companies. Judges will be Most courses are currently offered. SEC6084 will be offered from related industries in these technology fields, and will also beginning Fall 2014. be on hand for networking and questions.

Look for more information coming soon.

4 Information Assurance Dr. Carlos Escudero – ISM – News Instructor Highlight

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Dr. Carlos Escudero has worked at JPMorganChase since 2002 Dr. Anthony Carcillo, Chair, Information Assurance and started teaching at Wilmington University in 2012. He The MS-IST Program held two orientation sessions, one at the developed the online ISM 330 – Business Intelligence course and Wilson Graduate Center and one at the JBMDL (McGuire) currently teaches that course in New Castle and online. Business campus. In total, 20 new students participated. The August Intelligence is a term used in the IT industry to include a wide MS-IST Orientations are scheduled for Monday August 26 at the variety of data analysis techniques, such as online analytical Wilson Graduate Center (facilitators: Dr. Carcillo and Dr. Poplos) processing, data mining, and business scorecards/dashboards. and Tuesday August 27 at the JBMDL campus (facilitator: Dr. Carlos received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems for Carcillo). We expect an even higher turnout for the August Management degree from ITESM in Mexico in 2000. In 2004, he orientations. earned an MBA and, in 2005, he completed his Master of Science in Information Systems Technology degree at Wilmington In the spring of 2014, the MS-IST Program offers a new University. He received a doctorate in Organizational Information Assurance course. The course is SEC 6080 Leadership/Information Systems and Technology in 2010. Carlo’s “Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security.” Industrial control work experience is very unique because he was employed by one systems (ICS) are vital components to utility companies, of the largest business intelligence software companies: SAS, and manufacturing, and other industries. Mr. Mike Malik developed worked as a consultant implementing solutions from another the course and will be the teaching it in the fall. The full course software powerhouse: SAP. He currently applies his business description is available at intelligence expertise as a Business Tech Analyst at http://www.wilmu.edu/technology/msist_infoassurance.aspx JPMorganChase. Because of the increasing importance of data analysis, students in other majors, such as Government and Public Policy, are now required to take the ISM 330 – Business Intelligence course. Fortunately, Carlos’ broad background includes the application of business intelligence for both government agencies and private industries. It is great having him on the Wilmington University team.

5 with newer technologies that have surfaced over the past couple Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society of years. Additionally, we lost three instructors and equally gained three as replacement. Please welcome Mr. RJ Townsend, August 29, 2013 3:26 pm Mr. Ron Short, and Mr. Blake Arnold as new DSN instructors

Fall 2013 – Message from the Dean

August 29, 2013 3:21 pm

Welcome back to the College of Technology at Wilmington University! I hope you had a fun-filled summer. Here at the College of Technology we have had a busy summer as faculty were busy working on new courses, adjusting programs and assuring you have the latest technology to help you succeed in your chosen field.

The next induction ceremony for the Epsilon Pi Tau honor society will be on Friday evening, November 1 at 6 pm in the DAC auditorium in New Castle. Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions. Top College of Technology students, who are within one year of graduating, will be invited to join Wilmington University’s Delta Lambda chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau. We expect about 170 undergraduate and graduate students will be invited to join this year. Invitations will be sent to students by the middle of September. After the induction ceremony on November 1, there will be the election of new Dr. Guthrie atop Leatherman Peak, Idaho (12,238′) officers for the Delta Lambda chapter. Any current member of the Delta Lambda chapter, who is interested in being considered Last fall, my message included “challenging ourselves” and, for a leadership position, please contact Nancy McDonald, on more importantly, the challenge within. The picture with this 302−356−6825 or [email protected]. article is from a recent backpacking and climbing trip in the Idaho Wilderness. The photo is on top of Leatherman Peak Program News – Master of (12,238’). The climb was steep but the view rewarding. It was one of the hardest physical challenges I have experienced. More Science in Information to the point, it took me out of my comfort zone and we all need to Systems Technologies challenge ourselves from time, physically, mentally or both. Here at the College of Technology, we challenge students with (MSIST) Program assignments and projects that take you outside of your comfort zone to explore your potential. As students tackling coursework August 29, 2013 3:24 pm or in life, we must always continue to challenge ourselves and try new things. Learning is a lifelong process and no one should ever What is new for the fall semester? There are a few changes that settle for the “status quo.” Are you ready for the challenge? you should be aware of… First off, you may want to congratulate Dr. Carcillo; he has been promoted to Chair of the Graduate Now…what’s been happening this summer and what’s coming Information Assurance Program. In addition to the academic this fall: portion of the program, he will continue to advise students and Mark Hufe, Director of Cyber Security Education has been busy hold MSIST Orientations at the Wilson Graduate Center and Joint updating the Computer and Network Program curriculum. Base McGuire, Dix, & Lakehurst campuses. Dr. Poplos will During July, Director Hufe assisted in the coordination of the continue to assist program advisement and assistance at the United States Cyber Challenge hosted at our New Castle Wilson Graduate Center. Dr. Slentz continues to have oversight Campus. The program is held in conjunction with the University of the MSIST program and continues to serve as advisor for of Delaware, Delaware State University, Wilmington University, Dover and ‘down’ state locations. Delaware Technical Community College and the State of The Internet Web Design Program was tweaked during the Delaware. spring and summer semesters. The courses were reviewed for The week long camp provided students with intensive training application of current technologies, and where appropriate new and other opportunities to enhance their skills and become the course content was added. The changes did not restructure the nation’s next generation of cyber security professionals. Camp courses, but added examples and functions that are associated

6 curriculum included in-depth workshops on a range of topics Video and Motion Graphics curriculum – which replaces the including penetration testing, packet crafting, tactical attacks, Studio Production Program curriculum – creating courses and and forensics taught by experts in the field. material. The new program includes an emphasis on “visual special effects,” motion capture, and advanced non-linear The week was capped off by a virtual Capture the Flag editing. The new changes start this fall in Block I. The exciting competition and awards ceremony on Friday, July 12, part for me is the visual effects concentration and watching our 2013. Forty-eight students attended the Delaware camp and students work through the course and lab material. The skill were selected based in part on their scores from Cyber Quests, level and creativity of our College of Technology students, never an online competition offered through the U.S. Cyber Challenge ceases to amaze me…and for that manner, anyone who visits and (USCC) held in April. The camps are part of a national initiative watches our students work. underway through USCC, a national campaign focused on identifying and developing cyber security talent to meet the The Information Systems Management program is growing and country’s critical cyber security workforce needs. students have been responding very positively on the content and the experience. The program core courses weave a path through Throughout the coming year, be sure to look for colloquia events topics such as business intelligence, business process, project featuring speakers on various topics dealing with cyber security. management, data mining and IT governance. The “capstone” of In addition, take a look at our Cyber Clubs and our Cyber the ISM program is a course which involves a project with Wildcats. These activities involve working with faculty and your a research paper which includes a proposal or recommendation classmates on cyber exercises both in a lab/classroom for a business to implement or add to their existing information environment with the clubs and in competition with other technology system. On the last night of the class, students institutions with the “cyber wildcats.” Also, our undergraduate present their “proposal” to a panel of industry representatives CNS program and graduate Information Systems Technology from the community for review. The event includes a dinner for Information Assurance Track have been certified and our College all those in attendance and students have the opportunity to received the designation by the National Security Agency and speak individually with executives (current or retired) from the Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic industry. The presentations from our students have been Excellence in Information Assurance Education. phenomenal and very positive input from the industry guests, Students in our Game Design & Development Program have been students and the audience has been received. It is important that very busy. The program combines the recreational aspects of IT professionals not only have the technical content knowledge games with the training, simulation and education applications. but also have the ability to prepare proposals, grants or other This year, two students, Christopher Wright and Jason Morano recommendations and share the information in a professional worked on a simulation for the Child Advocacy Program. Under forum. This year, for all the ISM students on their projects and the direction of Program Chair, Scott Shaw, Chris and Jason presentations…Well done!! developed a complex virtual simulation for the Child Advocacy Our Media Design Program added new “interactive content” last Studies Certificate. Created in the classroom for GMD 300 year and Program Chair Susan Gregg is working on even more. (Advanced Game Engines: Using Unity 3D), they created Media Design students participate in our annual “open house” in a simulation of a “trash house”, which is the key component to March where their work was displayed for guests to view as well SOC 426: Responding and Investigation: Child Maltreatment. as to provide recognition for their efforts. The College of “The simulation depicts a typical home scenario to which child Technology annual Awards Ceremony further highlights student welfare or law enforcement personnel would be called to work in design, photography and video. Each year the quality of investigate an allegation of child abuse or neglect. Currently, the work and dedication of our students expands even further students experience a physical “trash house” scene staged by beyond expectations. professors including environmental risk factors and simulated Important news for Media Design students…our University has “evidence” of child maltreatment that students assess as part of submitted a petition to renew current and offer new programs in a case study assignment. This new simulation allows distance New Jersey. Media Design is currently one of the programs in the learning students to participate in a virtual “trash house” and review process to be considered at Gloucester County College. provides changeable new levels for the observation experience. Stay tuned…we are excited about the collaboration and The virtual program includes camera capabilities, note taking furthering our partnership with GCC. capabilities and programmable changes to the environment under observation.” You should know also, that during 2011–2012, the College became a member of Epsilon Pi Tau, which is a national honor This effort and the collaboration will go far in preparing social society for technology students. Induction ceremonies are held and public safety officials in learning and performing their daily each year and our third annual ceremony will be held this fall. duties. Epsilon Pi Tau Officers include faculty and students and I would Finally, if you are not a member the Gaming Club, you may want encourage you to review the criteria for membership and also if to contact Program Chair Scott Shaw for further information on you are a member, please consider serving as an officer on the this opportunity. The Club provides a forum to interact with Board. We are looking for students who are motivated and other students within the major and work on “fun projects and willing to serve their classmates and the community. Please see activities.” And…don’t forget to ask about the weekly, “Wii our website and facebook page for more information and the cess…” benefits of participating in Epsilon Pi Tau.

Program Chair Scott Shaw has been busy implementing the new We have three new undergraduate certificates to tell you about.

7 The first two, in our Computer and Network Security Program and web page. Feel free to stop by if you have questions or are Digital Evidence Discovery and Digital Evidence comments. I look forward to meeting with you. Investigation. The Discovery certificate is for the public safety or Welcome back to an exciting new year and enjoy your fall here at IT professional in the field to recover and preserve digital the College of Technology! evidence from the “field.” The Evidence Investigation certificate is for the professional in the lab who has to examine the evidence Dean Guthrie in accordance with industry and legal guidelines. The third certificate is Web Applications Development in the Web Information Systems Program. The “have you got an app for Spring 2013 – Message from that” certificate is a 15-credit hour sequence of courses Dean Guthrie necessary to design and build advanced web applications.

“This certificate is ideal for Computer and Network Security January 3, 2013 3:48 pm (CN&S) majors, since the internet is generally the medium used Welcome back as we start the second half of the academic year!! for attacks that exploit the security vulnerabilities in computer And welcome to the new year of 2013. The fall was exciting and and network systems. Students in the Media Design – Multimedia but this spring will provide us with even more. There new Track, where WIS 100 is already a required course, only have to programs and courses that reflect the changes in technology. complete four additional courses to receive the certificate. Other Below, please find a brief synopsis of what has been happening in students can complete the certificate, if they satisfy Business our programs: Computer Systems (BCS) pre-requisite, either by taking a BCS course or an equivalent course, or by completing a prior learning A new certificate in Web Applications through our Web assessment regarding the student’s computer skills.” Information Systems (WIS) Program started in the fall. The certificate can be earned by students who are not WIS In November last year, the CNS Information Assurance Alliance, majors, by completing five existing WIS courses. Plus, new hosted the second annual “B-Sides seminar.” The “third annual courses in JavaScript and Mobile App Development were B-Sides” conference will also be held in November this year. created. Program Chair Nancy McDonald, also coordinated “B-Sides is a community-driven event built for and by information the program review process which occurs every five years security community members. The goal is to expand the and involves a comprehensive look at the program. Her spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of efforts were successful in completing the review which space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both included recommended changes to move the program present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that forward and enhance the curriculum for our students. encourages collaboration.” For more information, please contact Program Chair Scott Shaw coordinated a retooling of the Mark Hufe. Studio Production Program to migrate to Video and Motion Our master’s program, Information Systems Technology is also Graphics, with a track encompassing Visual Special Effects. growing and more importantly, changing with new and exciting The recommendation was reviewed and approved with the courses and content (if you are “techie…you’ll love it…). We have VFX Track classes starting in Spring, 2013. Please check added a SCADA course and are in the process of developing our website and Facebook page for additional information. a concentration in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Cyber Security Education Director Mark Hufe has Acquisition). In addition, new Information Assurance Chair Dr. coordinated the development of two new certificates in Anthony Carcillo, is not only working on SCADA, but also Digital Forensics (one for the “field recovery and security of aligning our IST 7060, Project Management and Change, with digital evidence and one for the examination and security of the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards for the Project evidence in the lab) which have been reviewed and Management Professional certification. In other words, a student approved. The certificates are the result of collaboration who meets the required industry experience and related criteria between the College of Technology and the College of Social would be eligible to take the PMI test for the PMP certification. and Behavioral Sciences. Classes will start this spring. More to come… Please see our website and Facebook page for additional information. Dr. George Slentz and Program Chair Scott Shaw are collaborating on a new “Game Based Instruction” certificate. Program Chair Susan Gregg, worked with faculty to This would include three courses in Game Design, coupled with add interactive technology into the Media Design two from the College of Education on instructional design and curriculum, which started during the fall. The updated learning strategies. We are hoping to have this ready for the courses are DSN 121 Digital Publishing and DSN 401 spring of 2014. Publication Design use Adobe InDesign. Both classes are now incorporating interactive design for the iPad and Don’t forget to check the University calendar for more academic tablets. This addition will facilitate keeping the program events and sports…support our Wildcats!!! current with the industry and better prepare design The College of Technology continues to keep you informed students for the workforce. utilizing Facebook, our webpage and Twitter. You can access Although Game Design and Development is our newest them through the links provided in this newsletter. I will also program, two students in the program have already been hold additional office hours in the evenings during the fall hired by a Baltimore area media company. They will semester. The schedule will be posted on our Face Book page complete their degrees as they begin their new careers.

8 Congratulations! From the Dean…August Dr. George Slentz coordinated changes in the Graduate Information System Management Program to upgrade the 2012 technical content of the Program. Three new courses were developed with one, SEC 6070 –Penetration Testing, August 30, 2012 8:33 pm running this past fall and another in Spring I, SEC 6060 – Incident Handling and Response. The third course is From Dean Guthrie, projected for summer and that is SEC 6080 – Industrial

Control Systems and Security. The changes were the result of student input, recommendations from industry and the Advisory Committee. Information Systems Management Chair, Nancy McDonald hosted the capstone presentations for senior students in ISM 455, Strategic Application of Information Technology (IT), in December. The topics ranged from IT to enhance the capabilities of a local medical facility to an IT strategy for a small manufacturing operation. In addition, five guest evaluators from industry and the Advisory Committee rated the student work. Congratulations to those students completing the capstone course and the program. As far as College activities, the 44 students were inducted into the Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society in November. The honor society is for students in technology programs. The mission of Epsilon Pi Tau, “encourages academic excellence of students in fields devoted to the general study of technology and the preparation of practitioners for the technology professions. It recognizes and provides services to students in degree and certificate programs in accredited higher education institutions offering from associate Welcome back to the College of Technology at Wilmington through doctoral degree programs.” For more information, University! I hope you had a fun-filled summer. The College of contact Program Chair Susan Gregg or Program Chair Technology had another busy summer as faculty members were Nancy McDonald. busy working on new courses, adjusting programs and assuring Also during November, Cyber Security Education Director, you have the latest technology to help you succeed in your Mark Hufe, worked with faculty and alumni to present the chosen profession. third annual B-sides cyber security conference. The The picture with this article was from participating in the North conference included over 100 attendees and a number of Face Endurance Challenge in Sterling, Virginia in June. It contemporary topics from the cyber security field. involved trail running, hill climbs, stream crossings and mud…all As a member of the College of Technology, your input is over 13.1 miles. It challenged me and took me out of my comfort important to us. If you have questions or suggestions, please zone. I completed the event and the accomplishment was contact your faculty member, program chair or my office. Have enhanced because of the depth of the challenge. a great semester and welcome to the new year. Here at the College of Technology, we challenge students with For more information, visit our website at assignments and projects that take them outside of their comfort http://www.wilmu.edu/technology/index.aspx zone to explore their potential. As students tackling coursework or in life, we must always continue to challenge ourselves and try new things. Learning is a lifelong process and we should never settle for the “status quo.” Are you ready for the challenge?

Now…what’s been happening this summer and what’s coming this fall.

Mark Hufe, Director of Cyber Security Education has been busy updating the Computer and Network Program curriculum. He is a member of and has been working with the Greater Wilmington Cyber Group which hosted a technical security forum during August 14–16, 2012. Throughout the coming year, be sure to look for colloquia events featuring speakers on various topics dealing with cyber security. In addition, take a look at our Cyber Clubs and our Cyber Wildcats. These activities involve working with faculty and your classmates on cyber exercises both in a lab/classroom environment with the clubs and in competition

9 with other institutions with the “cyber wildcats.” Also, our facebook page for more information and the benefits of undergraduate CNS program and graduate Information Systems participating in Epsilon Pi Tau. Technology Information Assurance Track have been certified and In July of this year, the third Delaware Cyber Challenge Camp our College received the designation by the National Security was held at the University of Delaware in Newark. This U.S. Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Cyber Challenge event is a collaborative effort between the Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. faculty of the University of Delaware, DTCC, and Wilmington In the fall of 2010 we launched the new Game Design & University. Cyber Security Education Director, Mark Hufe, Development Program which was very well received. Over the Wilmington University’s principal representative was assisted by last two years, students have been progressing to the next level Adjunct Faculty member Ed Wiley. Over thirty students earned with some entering the final phase of the program where they a seat at the cyber camp based on their scores from an online will develop a game from a concept through to the final product. security challenge. Members of the faculty from the University of The program combines the recreational aspects of games with Delaware and Delaware Technical and Community College, the training, simulation and education applications. If you are not joined SANS Institute instructors for the camp which focused on a member the Gaming Club, you may want to contact Program topics from intrusion prevention and detection to forensics. The Chair Scott Shaw for further information on this opportunity. The week culminated with a competition and students were Club provides a forum to interact with other students within the recognized by U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Congressman major and work on “fun projects and activities.” John Carney.

This summer, Program Chair Scott Shaw has been redesigning We will continue with our Contemporary Topics Colloquia the Studio Production Program curriculum creating courses and beginning this fall, with a Cyber Security presentation. The event material. The changes recommended include more emphasis on topic and speaker will be announced later. Several students from “visual special effects,” motion capture and advanced non-linear the Game Design Program also attended the national “Game editing. The new proposed changes are undergoing a review Developers Conference” with Program Chair Scott Shaw during process and if approved may start in January of 2013. the spring. From colloquia, to student competitions, to field trips, Meanwhile…current students participated in a “48 hour film our faculty will work to take students “out of their comfort festival” last year with several excellent entries. Judging was zones,” to experience new techniques and technology. done by members of the regional video industry. More events like In November, the CNS Information Assurance Alliance, hosted this will be scheduled for the 2012–2013 academic year. the second annual “B-Sides seminar.” The new Information Systems Management program (formerly “B-Sides is a community-driven event built for and by information IRM), also started in the fall of 2010 and we had our first security community members. The goal is to expand the students graduating from the program this spring. The spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of “capstone” of the ISM program is a course which involves space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both a project with a research paper which includes a proposal or present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that recommendation for a business to implement or add to their encourages collaboration.” For more information, please contact existing information technology system. On the last night of the Mark Hufe. class, students present their “proposal” to a panel of industry representatives from the community for review. The event Don’t forget to check the University calendar for more includes a dinner for all those in attendance and students have academic events and sports…support our Wildcats!!! the opportunity to speak individually with executives (current or retired) from the industry. We are excited about this program The College of Technology continues to keep you informed and the impact on your educational and career needs and utilizing Facebook, our webpage and Twitter. You can access success. them through the links provided in this newsletter. I will also hold additional office hours in the evenings during the fall Our Media Design Program is adding new “interactive content” semester. The schedule will be posted on our Face Book page and Program Chair Susan Gregg will have more details on this and web page. Feel free to stop by if you have questions or later in the newsletter. Media Design students participated in our comments. I look forward to meeting with you. annual “open house” in March where their work was displayed for guests to view as well as to provide recognition for their Welcome back to an exciting new year and enjoy your fall here at efforts. The College of Technology annual Awards Ceremony the College of Technology… further highlighted student work in design, photography and Dean Guthrie video. Each year the quality of the work and dedication of our students expands even further beyond expectations.

You should know also, that during 2011–2012, the College became a member of Epsilon Pi Tau, which is a national honor society for technology students. Our first induction ceremony in January included students and faculty with the Chief Security Officer for the Delaware Department of Technology and Information, Elayne Starkey, giving the keynote address. Epsilon Pi Tau Officers from Millersville University officiated the first event at our New Castle campus. Please see our website and

10 Meet Sandee McClain Web Applications

August 15, 2012 5:49 pm Development Certificate for CN&S Majors

March 9, 2012 6:44 pm

We are pleased to announce a new Web Applications Development certificate for Computer & Network Security (CN&S) majors. The internet is generally the medium used for attacks that exploit the security vulnerabilities in computer and network systems. So, a certificate in Web Applications Development is a natural fit for CN&S majors. The 15-credit certificate includes the sequence of five courses necessary to design and build advanced web applications. CN&S majors can use their technology elective and free electives to complete the certificate within their current course requirements. Here is the five-course sequence to get an additional certificate with your CN&S degree:

WIS 100 – Basic to Intermediate Web Design (3 credits) – Sandee McClain has been teaching in the College of Technology Prerequisite: BCS 205, 206, or BCS 210 Media Design program since 2010. A graduate of Moore College of Art in 1981 with a BFA in Advertising Design, Sandee has been WIS 210 – Database Fundamentals (3 credits) – Prerequisite: working in the design community for the past 30 years. Starting BCS 205, 206, or 210 out as a production artist (before computers) at a design studio WIS 305 – Basic Web Application Development (3 credits) – after graduating, Sandee learned the ropes and progressed to Prerequisite: WIS 100 a Designer then Art Director before enjoying a successful freelance career. WIS 306 – Intermediate Web Application Development (3 credits) – Prerequisites: WIS 305 and WIS 210 In the last two years Sandee has taught a variety of classes, including DSN230 Graphic Design Applications, DSN318 WIS 320 – Advanced Web Applications (3 credits) – Prerequisite: Portfolio Design, DSN401 Publication Design, DSN415 Packaging WIS 306 and Display Design and COM487 Senior Project. Since Sandee learned Graphic Design before computers, she has a unique perspective and ability to combine the knowledge all media Dr. Charles M. Poplos designers need with today’s technology in the classroom. Sandee becomes Graduate Student really enjoys teaching and looks forward to helping COT’s creative students excel in media design. Program Coordinator Some of the work from her classes can be seen in the hallways on January 31, 2012 9:23 pm the ground and second floor of Peoples Building. This artwork is part of the COT Art Show that Sandee coordinates. The COT Art Show is faculty driven and showcases projects from many COT classes.

In addition to teaching at WilmU, Sandee enjoys many creative outlets including baking and cake design, candy making and any hand crafted project. Sandee lives in North Wilmington with her husband, daughter, rescue dog and her elderly parents that she cares for.

The Master of Science degree program in the College of Technology has seen tremendous growth in the last year. We are happy to welcome Dr. Charles M. Poplos as the new adjunct program coordinator for graduate students at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. He is retired from both the military and Delaware Technical & Community College. Dr. Poplos completed his

11 doctorate degree in education at Wilmington University. His Elayne M. Starkey and the following faculty members were also bachelor’s degree is from the University of Maryland, and he has inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau: masters’ degrees from Angelo State University and University of Dr. Edward L. Guthrie Dean of the College of Technology Ms. Oklahoma. Dr. Poplos brings a wealth of experience in Susan L. Gregg Trustee of the Delta Lambda chapter of Epsilon information systems technology, project management, and Pi Tau Mr. Mickey P. Turnbo Co-Trustee of the Delta Lambda course development. We are delighted to have Dr. Poplos as the chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Dr. George M. Slentz President of the adjunct program coordinator. Delta Lambda chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Ms. Nancy McDonald Vice President of the Delta Lambda chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Mr. College of Technology Mark J. Hufe Secretary of the Delta Lambda chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau Dr. Geoff C. Olive Treasurer of the Delta Lambda chapter of Inducted in Epsilon Pi Tau Epsilon Pi Tau Dr. Charles M. Poplos Adjunct Program Coordinator for Graduate Students – JBMDL Mr. Scott R. Shaw International Honor Society Faculty Member in Game Design Program

January 31, 2012 8:54 pm

From the Dean…

January 31, 2012 7:56 pm

From Dean Guthrie,

It may be winter, but the College of Technology at Wilmington University is busy with many new and exciting events. On Friday, January 27, 2012, the College of Technology inducted the first 32 students into the Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society during our inaugural ceremony, which also included the induction of faculty. On Friday, January 29, Wilmington University’s College of Epsilon Pi Tau is a national honor society recognizing technology Technology was officially initiated into the Epsilon Pi Tau programs and students. Students must meet rigorous International Honor Society. Epsilon Pi Tau recognizes academic requirements ranging from academic achievement, to character excellence of students in fields devoted to the study of and service. The first ceremony was conducted by the Millersville technology and the preparation of practitioners for the University (PA) Beta Phi Chapter officiated by Dr. Tom Bell, technology professions. The College of Technology’s local th a Regional Director on the national board of Epsilon Pi Tau. The chapter, Delta Lambda, becomes the 127 chapter of Epsilon Pi Wilmington University Chapter received its charter and is Tau. Elayne M. Starkey, Chief Security Officer, State of officially known as the Delta Lamba Chapter. The Trustee for the Delaware, Department of Technology and Information, was the College of Technology chapter is Media Design Program Chair, distinguished guest speaker at the initiation ceremony. Dr. Ms. Susan Gregg assisted by ISM and WIS Program Chair, Ms. Thomas P. Bell, Regional Director of Epsilon Pi Tau, conducted Nancy McDonald. the initiation ceremony. On Sunday, January 30, 2012, Wilmington University held its In order to be invited to join Epsilon Pi Tau, students have to be 2012 Winter Commencement Ceremonies with over 1200 close to graduation and in the top 30% of their class. The graduates overall, with many from the College of Technology. following students were inducted into Epsilon Pi Tau: Kudos to Computer and Network Security Program graduate Mr. David L. Alford, Jr. Mr. Kenneth S. Harper Ms. Candace R. David Alfred who also received the Dr. Audrey K. Doberstein Rogers Ms. Samantha J. Andrew Mr. William C. Haufe Mr. Scott Award for Service. R. Shaw Mr. Timothy O. Carrington Mr. Jason M. Hoerner Ms. Our Computer and Network Security Program, “Cyber Wildcats,” Kelly F. Sheehan Mr. Donald J. Catalon Mr. Enjolokee K. Jones will be competing in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Mr. David H. Sten Mr. Joseph F. Certesio, Jr. Mr. Kristopher A. again this spring with several students participating. There are Kery Ms. Kamilah D. Thomas Mr. Ryan J. Davis Mr. David three faculty coaches working closely with the students and they Konopka Mr. Malcolm L. Van Atta, III Ms. Lauren E. Degrosky are Adjunct Faculty members Eric Arnoth, U.S. Army Captain Mr. Jason T. Kovilaritch Mr. Adam C. Voyton Mr. Daniel J. Dubin Robert Bell and Ed Wiley, along with the Chair, Associate Ms. Kellie Ann Mitchell Ms. Sherrykay M. Warr Ms. Stephanie K. Professor Mark Hufe. During the late fall, the “B-Sides” cyber Dunn Ms. Mitzie D. Moorhead Ms. Jennifer L. Wells Mr. Angelo security conference was also held at our New Castle Campus Finocchio Ms. Hazel S. Pettinger Ms. Kimberly J. Wilkinson Mr. with over 100 participants. Robert J. Ford Mr. Brian C. Prosek

12 While you are at it, you may want to consider participating in one of the College of Technology Clubs. They range from Got an iPhone, iPad, or Photography, Cyber Security to Game Design. Please contact Ryan Cerminara for more information. Ryan can be reached at Android Device? Learn How [email protected] to Create your own Apps! In the fall of 2010, we launched the Game Design and January 31, 2012 7:28 pm Development Program which was very well received. This year, students have been progressing to the next level ultimately will enter a final course where they will develop a game from a concept through to the final product. The program combines the recreational aspects of games with the training, simulation and educational applications. Faculty member Scott Shaw will be attending the annual Game Design Conference in California later this spring along with several WU students.

During November, 2011, students in the Studio Production Program participated in the second annual Wilmington University 48-Hour Film Festival. The event was coordinated by Adjunct Faculty member Marcel Franck, assisted by student Catherine White. Students had 48 hours to develop story concepts, script, shoot, edit and produce a five to eight minute video based on specific criteria. Film subjects ranged from romance, horror, and mystery. It was well received and the quality of the entries made the job of the judges very challenging. Because of the popularity of apps for handheld devices, the Web We have several events coming up this spring…On February 28, Information Systems (WIS) program will offer two new electives 2012 the Association of Information Technology Professionals in the fall: JavaScript Development and Handheld App will hold their quarterly meeting. The chapter meeting is Development. James P. White (J. P.) is developing the new coordinated by Dr. George Slentz, Program Chair of our graduate courses. J. P. is currently an adjunct instructor in the Web Information Systems Technology Program. There is no charge to Information Systems program and an Associate in the Global attend the event. Information about membership in the Technology & Infrastructure group at J. P. Morgan Chase. The organization will also be available. Please check the University new two-course sequence will be offered in block 1 and block events calendar for more information. 2 in the fall. Students, who have taken WIS100 – Basic to Intermediate Web Design, will be eligible to enroll in the two On March 8, 2012, the College of Technology and College of Arts new electives. Participants in the course will be able to create and Sciences will hold the annual Open House and Student Art handheld apps that can be deployed to the Apple iPhone or iPad, Exhibit. The event will be held in the Peoples Building at our or various Android platforms. Be on the lookout for additional New Castle Site beginning at 6:30 P.M. information on these exciting new courses. We will continue with our Contemporary Topics Colloquiums beginning this fall, with a Cyber Security presentation. The event Adjunct Photography topic and speaker will be announced later.

Don’t forget to check the University calendar for more academic Professor has Work Featured events and sports…support our Wildcats!!! in Exhibition The College of Technology continues to keep you informed January 31, 2012 7:18 pm utilizing Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. You can access them through the links provided in this newsletter. I will also hold office hours in the evenings during the fall semester. The schedule will be posted on our Face Book page and web page. Feel free to stop by if you have questions or comments. I look forward to meeting with you.

Welcome back to an exciting and enjoy your Spring…

Dean Guthrie

13 COT students attending Game Design Convention in San Francisco

January 31, 2012 5:43 pm

Read all about it in the Wilmington University News: Click on the image to be taken to the Wilmu Team’s entry Adjunct Photography Professor has Work Featured in Exhibition During the week of March 5th, five students from the Game Design and Development Program will be attending the Game Wilmington University Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The team of Students Participate in students had submitted a game to be entered into the Independent Game Festival (IGF). The IGF is an event where 48-Hour Film Festival over 300 educational institutions compete to be selected for a finalist position, with a winner being selected and announced January 31, 2012 7:04 pm at GDC.

The students will get a chance to attend tutorials, summits and presentations from the world’s top industry professionals. Also, just by attending the expo portion of the event they can talk with perspective employers, game development gurus, and other students in the field of Game Design and Development.

New technology and techniques will also be explored so that our students can come back and share what they experienced at the conference. Scott Shaw, faculty member in the Game Design and Development Program, will also be attending the event. Although our students did not qualify for the final selection (only 6 out of the 300 made it), this was a victory for our GDD Program by even submitting a title for consideration from a program less than two years old. Not deterred from this minor set back, they have already started working on their entry for next year’s event.

You can see this years entry here: http://www.igf.com/php-bin/entry2012.php?id=839 Read all about it in the Wilmington University News: Wilmington University Students Participate in 48-Hour Film Festival

From The Dean…

October 4, 2011 8:19 pm

Welcome back to the College of Technology at Wilmington University! I hope you had a fun-filled summer. The College of Technology had another busy summer as faculty members were busy working on new courses, adjusting programs and purchasing equipment.

Our Computer and Network Program Chair, Associate Professor

14 Mark Hufe and Adjunct Faculty member Ed wiley attended the Wilmington University. Program Chair Mark Hufe was Colloquium of Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) Wilmington University’s principal representative assisted by conference in Ohio in June. While there, they accepted the Adjunct Faculty member Ed Wiley. Thirty-five students earned National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security a seat at the cyber camp based on their scores from the Security certification designating Wilmington University as a Center of Treasure Hunt competition held in the spring. Members of the Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Our faculty from the University of Delaware and Delaware Technical Cyber Security program continues to grow with our Department and Community College, joined SANS Institute instructors for the of Defense Cyber Challenge teams winning the “DC3” Cyber camp which focused on topics from intrusion prevention and Forensics competitions the last two years in a row in the detection to forensics. The week culminated with a competition undergraduate category. Last year, the team also placed “fifth in and students were recognized by Delaware Governor Markell the world,” competing with over 1000 teams! This and Senator Carper. You can read more about the camp and year…Professor Hufe will be entering student teams in the hacking competition on page 4. Congratulations to the winning Collegiate Cyber Defense Competitions on a local and regional team: Wilmington University students Aaron Hampton, Anwar basis. Dyer, Christopher Jaques, Anthony Jankowski, and Steve Beardsley.

In November, the CNS Information Assurance Alliance will host a “B-Sides seminar.”

“B-Sides is a community-driven event built for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time. It creates opportunities for individuals to both present and participate in an intimate atmosphere that encourages collaboration.” For more information, please see Program Chair Mark Hufe.

We will continue with our Contemporary Topics Colloquiums US Cyber Challenge Delaware Cyber Boot Camp, Winning Team beginning with a Cyber Security presentation this fall. Other — Red Team 3: (L to R) Anthony Jankowski, Steve Beardsley, events you can look forward to this year include our annual Aaron Hampton, Anwar Dyer, and Chris Jaques . Photo by Prudy College of Technology Open House and Student Art Exhibit as Pierson, DTCC. well as our annual College of Technology Student awards Last fall we launched the new Game Design & Development ceremony. Additionally, the first initiation and installation of the Program which was very well received. This year, students will Epsilon Pi Tau – Delta Epsilon Chapter, the International Honor be progressing to the next level with some entering a final course Society for Professions in Technology, is planned for the where they will develop a game from a concept through to the spring. Be sure to regularly check the College of Technology final product. The program combines the recreational aspects of Events calendar for details of upcoming events. games with training, simulation and education applications. If Don’t forget to check the University calendar for more academic you are not a member the new Gaming Club, you may want to events and sports…support our Wildcats!!! contact Instructor Scott Shaw for further information on this opportunity. The Club provides a forum to interact with other The College of Technology continues to keep you informed via students within the major. email to your wildcats account as well as through posts on our College of Technology Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. I will This summer, the students in the Studio Production Program also hold additional office hours in the evenings during the fall participated in the second annual Wilmington University Film semester. The “Dean’s Hours” schedule will be posted on the Festival which included a 48 hour film competition. The event College of Technology web page and on Facebook. Feel free to was moderated by Adjunct Faculty member Tim stop by if you have questions or comments. I look forward to Fennell. Congratulations to students Matthew Sigler and Richard meeting with you. Lankford who won for their silent film titled “Sanguine Memories.” Please plan to join us for the next WU Film Welcome back to an exciting new year. Enjoy your fall… Festival. More details to follow. ~Dean Guthrie The new Information Systems Management program (formerly IRM) was started in the fall of 2010 and students just completed the first year of courses. The ISM program now includes courses such as Business Process, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing. We are excited about this program and the impact on your educational and career needs and success. In August of this year, the second Delaware Cyber Challenge Camp was held at Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) in Dover. The first year was hosted by Wilmington University at the Dover campus. This U.S. Cyber Challenge event is a collaboration among the faculty of the University of Delaware, DTCC, and

15 years ago. It’s a validation of our efforts to ‘walk the walk’ as Wilmington University a center of excellence. A lot of people put in a tremendous effort to make this thing happen. Thanks go out to the finest cadre of Designated A National adjunct instructors an institution could possibly be blessed with”, Center of Academic said CNS Program Chair, Mark Hufe. A group of eight worked diligently to help map the CNS Excellence curriculum to NSTISSI 4011 and CNS 4013E, two standards from the National Security Agency. The first specifies the minimum October 4, 2011 8:12 pm training requirements for an entry level position as an On June 14th, 2011, Wilmington University was honored as information security professional in the federal government and a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information its contractors. The second does the same for systems Assurance Education (CAE) by the National Security Agency and administrators. the Department of Homeland Security. Howard Schmidt, Special Beyond the actual curriculum, students played a big part in Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator, providing the evidence justifying the designation by competing in presented the certificate to Wilmington University in a ceremony cyber competitions including the DC3 Digital Forensics at the 2011 Colloquium of Information Systems Security Challenge, the Mid Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Education. Shown from left to right in the ceremony photo Competition (CCDC) and the U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC). In below are: addition, student outreach projects, such as hosting the 2010 Bsides Security Delaware Conference and the Dangers of Social Media presentation at “I Love Smyrna School District Day” really helped show that the University is truly “walking the walk”.

Mr. Hufe summed it up saying, “I’m truly thrilled by the honor conferred upon the University and immensely thankful for all those that contributed.” Wilmington University’s Team “Top Gun” At Cyber Boot Camp

October 4, 2011 7:58 pm Ms. Peggy Maxson Director, National Cybersecurity Education Strategy The US Cyber Challenge is a national initiative by the Center for Department of Homeland Security Internet Security (http://www.cisecurity.org/). The first cyber The Honorable Howard A. Schmidt, CISSP, CSSLP camps were run in 2010 hosted by NYU-Poly in New York, Cal Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator Poly, Pomona in California and Wilmington University In Delaware. The camps were expanded in 2011 to include regional Mark J. Hufe camps in Virginia, Missouri, and North Carolina, a high school Program Chair, Computer & Network Security oriented camp in Maryland, as well as repeat participants in Wilmington University California and Delaware. Ed Wiley Delaware’s Coordinating Council for the US Cyber Challenge Adjunct Instructor consisted of Mark Hufe from Wilmington University, Chase Wilmington University Cotton of the University of Delaware, Les Link and Jerrod Bates Dr. Ed Guthrie of DTCC, and Elayne Starkey of DTI. This year’s camp was Dean, College of Technology hosted by the DTCC Terry campus. Wilmington University The US Cyber Challenge Delaware Cyber Boot Camp was hosted Ms. Cheryl Roby (in blue) at the DTCC Terry campus, consisting of 35 student participants, mostly from WilmU, DTCC and UD. The event ran from August 8 Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for th Networks and Information to 12th consisting of four full days of instruction on various Integration/DoD Chief Information Officer cybersecurity topics from computer forensics to penetration testing. The fifth day was reserved for a hacking competition. The CAE designation is very important to our students. When the NSA looks to hire recent college graduates, they first look at CAE Key information about the hacking competition: institutions. In addition, Wilmington University is now eligible to apply to two full ride scholarship programs, including the IASP The Delaware camp and the Virginia camp both competed from the Department of Defense and SFS from the National on the same competition platform. Science Foundation. Each camp was divided into “red” teams of four or five. Red “This honor is the result of a rigorous process that began three teams are typically attackers. The objective was to hack into

16 and control hypothetical information systems consisting of various Linux and Windows platforms running typical business infrastructure applications, such as email and web servers. The teams were scored on their ability to compromise and control as many systems as possible and to capture as many flags as possible. As an example, a flag might be a particular file in a user’s account that could only be obtained if the user’s password was hacked. The Virginia camp was regional, meaning that its participants came from Virginia and other states in the region and was much larger with 85 participants. The top score of the winning team in Virginia was 1850 points. The top score of the Delaware camp was 4000 (Red Team 3, consisting of all WilmU students), squeaking by the second place DE team’s 3700.

Congratulations to the winning team, Wilmington University students Anthony Jankowski, Steve Beardsley, Aaron Hampton, Anwar Dyer, and Chris Jaques!

The DE contest had some pretty excited spectators as the two teams wrestled for the lead right up to the bitter end.

Even students from teams that didn’t fare well stated that they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

CoT Welcomes Nancy McDonald as Chair of ISM and WIS!

October 4, 2011 7:55 pm

In August, Nancy McDonald was selected as the new Chair of the Information Systems Management and the Web Information Systems programs within the College of Technology.

Nancy has been an adjunct professor with our College for several years and was formerly with DuPont and Accenture serving as an information technology executive. Mark Hufe, who previously coordinated the Web Information Systems program, will concentrate exclusively on the Computer & Network Security program because that program is growing so rapidly. Nancy comments, “After working as an adjunct faculty member since 2006, I am delighted to be part of the College of Technology full

17 time. I participated in the recent revisions to the Information Systems Management (ISM) program, and I look forward to revitalizing the Web Information Systems (WIS) program. One new area we are investigating for the WIS program is the addition of elective courses in the design and development of apps for Android phones and the Apple iPhone.”

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