Information Technology Articles

Whether it's the Hollywood hacking of the Pentagon's war machine or the very real breach of credit-card information on file with a national retailer, stories of compromised computer security have become commonplace.

Nicholas A. Vonada, associate professor of computer science in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies, recently earned a doctorate in adult education and instructional systems from The Pennsylvania State University.

Thomas P. Garrett, an information technology: security specialist major from Lansford, has been chosen as the Student Government Association's final Student of the Month for the semester.

Asesh K. Das, a professor of computer science at Pennsylvania College of Technology, presented a paper at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Southeastern Conference, held April 3-6 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.

Asesh K. Das, a professor of information technology in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies, recently presented a paper at the 10th IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) High Assurance Systems Engineering Symposium at the University of Texas in Dallas.

"Hiding in Plain Sight," part of Penn College's observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, was held Tuesday afternoon in the PDC's Mountain Laurel Room. The rapid evolution of malicious software whether used for concealing data, destroying data, unauthorized access or identity theft is affecting business operations around the globe.

On Tuesday afternoon, approximately 30 students from the Information Technology and Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology programs enjoyed a presentation by Harry Rundall, territory sales manager for Fluke Networks.

On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Harry Rundall, senior territory sales manager for Fluke Networks, will bring some of the latest technology in enterprise performance management to Pennsylvania College of Technology students. The event, hosted by the college's Cisco Networking Academy from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Asesh K. Das, professor of information technology in Pennsylvania College of Technology's School of Business and Computer Technologies, recently was nominated by former students to be included in the 11th edition of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers." "(It's a) great, deep honor for a teacher," said Das, who continues as a multiple-year nominee, having been honored annually since 2004.

Three members of Pennsylvania College of Technology's Phi Beta Lambda chapter and a faculty adviser attended the 2007 National Leadership Conference in Chicago from June 20-27. Two of the students gained high honors in the Awards of Excellence program held June 26. Matthew P.