4 essential tips for keeping your data and networks secure (Columbus Business First) A recent study found that every year businesses lose $100 billion to data crimes, most of which are easily preventable. Most attacks were crimes of opportunity and not highly difficult.
Honda wants more exports from U.S. plants (Columbus Business First) Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito said that the ideal production mix at its plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico would keep between 70 percent and 80 percent of vehicles in the market while exporting the rest around the world. Currently, Honda’s North American operation, including auto plants in Marysville and East Liberty, exports 5 percent of their output.
Leading on Privacy (Inside Higher Ed) Higher education privacy and IT experts expressed their frustration on the lack of clear guidelines for student privacy in institutional IT dealings. Many suggest that universities have to take the lead on the matter since federal decision making on the issue is lagging.
Microsoft Releases 3D Printing App (eWeek) In their newest system update, Microsoft released a 3D printing app. Microsoft is invested in making the technology accessible to individuals through their app and collaboration with 3D printer manufacturers like MakerBot.
Obama to Unveil Competition to Overhaul High School (The Wall Street Journal) President Obama is set to announce the Youth CareerConnect program, which will award 25 to 40 grants next year for high schools to team up with higher-education institutions and employers, creating innovative programs that give students industry-relevant education and job skills.
Some Community Colleges Pioneer Competency-Based Credentials (The Chronicle of Higher Education) At a recent meeting, several community college officials explained how their institutions are uniquely equipped to bring competency based education to the masses. As competency based programs expand, the goal is to ensure that the programs are rigorous and scholarly, while still reaching out to populations that are unable to obtain a traditional college degree.
