Show of 4-12-2003

  • Tech Talk Guests
    • Paul Renard
      • Dean of Stratford University?s School of Information Systems
      • Paul will serve as co-host in place of Dr. Richard Shurtz
    • Randy Savage
      • Director of Engineering, BAE Systems
      • BAE Systems is 3rd largest contractor in the world
    • Ralph Narette
      • Director of Networks Services, Stratford University
      • Ralph is a graduate of the Stratford’s Enterprise Network Management Program
      • He is currently enrolled in the Bachelors Degree
    • Pat Ferrell
      • Pat has more than 25 years experience in information technology and e-commerce
      • His most recent activities have focused on eCommerce and web-based multi-media applications.
      • Pat was a founder of OneBigCD, an innovative firm specializing in the electronic distribution of music.
      • He was also the technical architect of CyberCash?s InstaBuy electronic wallet and designer of their high volume transaction system.
      • He led CyberCash’s Secure Electronic Transaction project.
      • Pat is teaching a project management class in the Information Systems Bachelors Program
  • BAE Systems
    • BAE is the 3rd largest defense contractor in the world
    • BAE just finished their new Reston facility
    • Currently establishing a modeling and simulation capability
    • Looking for systems engineers, enterprise architects, systems administrators, software engineers, geospatial engineer
  • Wolf Pack
    • DARPA selected BAE to develop miniaturized, unattended ground sensors capable of detecting, identifying and jamming enemy communications for its WolfPack program.
    • Once deployed, the individual sensors, or "wolves," self-organize into "packs" to determine optimum detection and jamming strategies.
    • The program will let early-entry and special-ops forces protect friendly communications, while helping the military to monitor and disrupt enemy communications and radar signals.
  • News from Homeland and Cyber Security
    • Cyberwarriors at the Iraqi Front anticipate cybersecurity problems
    • Architecture makes security tricky
    • New remediation guide for security problems
    • Dept of HLS announces new head of directorate
  • Hacking and Counter-hacking at Stratford
    • How does hacking work?
    • What kind of hacking and counter-hacking are we looking at?
    • How can you defeat it?
    • Demo at the open house at Stratford on 5/10 plus
      • Dr. Shurtz and David Burd will be broadcasting from the campus
      • We will also be having technology and culinary demonstrations
      • Stratford will conduct its popular popular computer clinic
  • FOSE Show Highlights
    • Computer Security was king
    • Access Denied is a small start up that uses a smart card to authenticate the user. No swipe necessary. Card is simply placed in wallet and detected by computer.
  • Biking Performance
    • SigmaSport Computer sports many useful options
    • Shimano Flight Deck Computer designed specifically for Shimano gearing
    • Dimension EDGE motor systems include gas and electric option
  • Stratford News
    • Security Course Sequences
      • Implementing and Supports Secure Networks
      • Managerial Security (including CISSP)
      • Intrusion Detection
    • Computer Security Workshop for High School Students
      • Two courses will be conducted in July
      • First will be July 7th and 17th
      • Second will be July 21th and 31th
      • Cost will be $160 for both days
    • Daytime short courses
      • Internet basics, email, Microsoft office, digital pictures, and much more…
    • Bachelor of Science Programs
      • Management Systems
        • WAN and Security
        • Web Services and e-Business
    • Business Administration
      • Management
      • Finance
      • e-Business
    • Next Start: May 27th