Friday, January 24, 2014

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism

Editors

Dr. Maurice Dawson, Alabama A&M University, USA
Dr. Marwan Omar, Nawroz University, Iraq

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: February 15, 2014Full Chapters Due: June 15, 2014Submission Date: October 15, 2014

Introduction

This handbook of research will explore multiple aspects of cyber terrorism and cyber crime in today's society. This book provides insights on the negatives uses of technology with comprehensive review of the associated vulnerabilities and mitigations. Researchers, practitioners, and professionals will benefits from this publication’s broad perspective.

Objective

This proposed publication takes an entirely different route in describing digital crime and cyber terrorism. This publication has the potential to aid organizations everywhere to effectively defend their systems.

Target Audience

The handbook of research is expected to get a large amount of attention in the cyber security realm. This will cover all emerging negative uses of technologies which will allow individuals to gain insight so they can better defend these new attacks. This can be used by training organization, intelligence community, and others responsible for network defense.

Recommended Topics

  • Network and Mobile Security
  • Virtual Words for Terrorism Training Grounds
  • Attacking Health Care Devices
  • Automobiles Access Points
  • Cyber Terrorism
  • Cyber Crime
  • Software Assurance
  • Exploiting Code Vulnerabilities
  • Future Predictions of Cyber Crime
  • Department of Defense Information Assurance Controls
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Vulnerabilities in Mixed & Augmented Reality
  • Vulnerabilities in Google Glass
  • Systems of Systems Attacks
  • Unmanned Systems Exploitations
  • Certification and Accreditation
  • Cryptosystems

We strongly welcome other topics suggestions, dealing with other negative uses of technology and science such as attacking national infrastructure, cloud computing security, offensive security practices, and other unknown exploits.

Submission Procedure

Researchers are invited to submit on or before February 15, 2014, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified March 31, 2014 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Authors of accepted proposals will be sent guidelines to prepare the full chapter (7,000 – 11,000 words length). Full chapters are expected to be submitted by June 15, 2014. All submitted chapter will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as a reviewer for this project.

Publisher

This handbook of research is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference”, “Business Science Reference”, and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.. This publication is anticipated to be released early 2015.

Important Dates

1st Proposal Submission Deadline: February 15, 2014
2nd Proposal Submission Deadline: March 15, 2014
Last Call for Proposals: April 15, 2014
Full chapter Submission: June 15, 2014
Review Process: June 15, 2014 –July 30, 2014
Review Results to Authors: August 15, 2014
Revised Chapter Submission: September 15, 2014
Final Acceptance Notifications: September 30, 2014
Submission of Final Chapters: October 15, 2014
Final Deadline: November 30, 2014

Inquiries

Inquires can be forwarded to electronically (Word document):
Dr. Maurice Dawson
Department of Management and Marketing
College of Business and Public Affairs
Alabama A&M University
Tel.: +1-256-372-4801
Primary Email: maurice.e.dawson@gmail.com
Secondary Email: maurice.dawson@aamu.edu


Saturday, January 11, 2014

PUTS-14 Call for Extended Abstracts


PUTS-14 Call for Extended Abstracts

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The 1st International Workshop on the Positive Use of Technology and Science (PUTS-14)





The PUTS-14 workshop is an annual workshop for researchers in technology and science that will be held in Banjul, The Gambia.  PUTS-14 seeks papers on positive uses of technology and science within the Sub-Saharan African region.

Location: The University of The Gambia.

Deadline Submission: 8 March 2014
Date: 19 March 2014

Submit Paper: Click following link to submit paper https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=puts14

Topics: Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Health information technology
  • Open source software
  • Technology innovation
  • Techno-entrepreneurship
  • Networking
  • Mobile learning
  • Cyber security
  • Manufacturing robotics
  • Surgical technology
  • Military defense technology

Proceedings will be published in a book with Common Ground Publishing's Technology, Knowledge, and Society or IGI Global.  Only proceedings published with a minimum of 8 pages single spaced will be included in the book.   However only abstracts will be published in the general proceedings booklet.  The format for full papers can be found at http://mdslab.unime.it/fsci11/authors_information-IGI_Chapter_Template.doc The book will be titled "Handbook of Research on Sub-Saharan African Innovations in Technology and Science". 

*For those not affiliated with The University of The Gambia the fee is $100.00 USD for registration. Payment will occur via PayPal.  Submit payment to maurice.e.dawson@gmail.com for PUTS-14. Each registered and paid individual will be eligible for full book submission, certificate of attendance, and certificate of presentation.

Hotels: See http://www.hotelscombined.com/Place/Banjul.htm for a list of affordable hotels in the Banjul or Serrekunda which is nearby.

Program Chair:
Dr. Maurice Dawson
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
Department of Management and Marketing
College of Business and Public Affairs
P.O. Box 429
Normal, Alabama 35762
+1-256-372-4801
maurice.e.dawson@gmail.com
maurice.dawson@aamu.edu


Friday, January 10, 2014

PEEHIP Faces Massive Shortfall

PEEHIP Faces Massive Shortfall

CES 2014 News: Android Privacy Issue Solved - KXNet - Bismarck/Minot/Williston/Dickinson

CES 2014 News: Android Privacy Issue Solved - KXNet - Bismarck/Minot/Williston/Dickinson

My paper was cited at this news station's website in North Dakota!  Exciting news!

Title
Cyber Security and Mobile Threats: The Need for Antivirus Applications for Smart Phones
Authors
Jorja Wright, Maurice Dawson, Marwan Omar
Publication date
2012
Journal name
Journal of Information Systems Technology and Planning
Volume
5
Issue
12
Pages
40-60
Publisher
Intellectbase International Consortium
Total citations

Citations per year

Saturday, January 4, 2014

KIM DOTCOM: THE MAN BEHIND MEGA

Excellent video on a gentlemen who goes against the grain!  Love live the internet and those that seek to make various items free.


Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Reasons to Major in Management Information Systems at Alabam

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism

Call for Chapters: Handbook of Research on New Threats and Countermeasures in Digital Crime and Cyber Terrorism



Editors

Dr. Maurice Dawson, Alabama A&M University, USA
Dr. Marwan Omar, Nawroz University, Iraq

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: February 15, 2014Full Chapters Due: June 15, 2014Submission Date: October 15, 2014

Introduction

This handbook of research will explore multiple aspects of cyber terrorism and cyber crime in today's society. This book provides insights on the negatives uses of technology with comprehensive review of the associated vulnerabilities and mitigations. Researchers, practitioners, and professionals will benefits from this publication’s broad perspective.

Objective

This proposed publication takes an entirely different route in describing digital crime and cyber terrorism. This publication has the potential to aid organizations everywhere to effectively defend their systems.

Target Audience

The handbook of research is expected to get a large amount of attention in the cyber security realm. This will cover all emerging negative uses of technologies which will allow individuals to gain insight so they can better defend these new attacks. This can be used by training organization, intelligence community, and others responsible for network defense.

Recommended Topics

  • Network and Mobile Security
  • Virtual Words for Terrorism Training Grounds
  • Attacking Health Care Devices
  • Automobiles Access Points
  • Cyber Terrorism
  • Cyber Crime
  • Software Assurance
  • Exploiting Code Vulnerabilities
  • Future Predictions of Cyber Crime
  • Department of Defense Information Assurance Controls
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Vulnerabilities in Mixed & Augmented Reality
  • Vulnerabilities in Google Glass
  • Systems of Systems Attacks
  • Unmanned Systems Exploitations
  • Certification and Accreditation
  • Cryptosystems

We strongly welcome other topics suggestions, dealing with other negative uses of technology and science such as attacking national infrastructure, cloud computing security, offensive security practices, and other unknown exploits.

Submission Procedure

Researchers are invited to submit on or before February 15, 2014, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified March 31, 2014 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Authors of accepted proposals will be sent guidelines to prepare the full chapter (7,000 – 11,000 words length). Full chapters are expected to be submitted by June 15, 2014. All submitted chapter will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as a reviewer for this project.

Publisher

This handbook of research is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference”, “Business Science Reference”, and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com.. This publication is anticipated to be released early 2015.

Important Dates

1st Proposal Submission Deadline: February 15, 2014
2nd Proposal Submission Deadline: March 15, 2014
Last Call for Proposals: April 15, 2014
Full chapter Submission: June 15, 2014
Review Process: June 15, 2014 –July 30, 2014
Review Results to Authors: August 15, 2014
Revised Chapter Submission: September 15, 2014
Final Acceptance Notifications: September 30, 2014
Submission of Final Chapters: October 15, 2014
Final Deadline: November 30, 2014

Inquiries

Inquires can be forwarded to electronically (Word document):
Dr. Maurice Dawson
Department of Management and Marketing
College of Business and Public Affairs
Alabama A&M University
Tel.: +1-256-372-4801
Primary Email: maurice.e.dawson@gmail.com
Secondary Email: maurice.dawson@aamu.edu