Just the FAX Blog
The Anatomy of a Data Breach: What are They and What to do When You Spot One?
This is an article written by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) staff with authorization to republish. Arguably no phrase has dominated the tech world the last 24 months more than the term “data breach.” From breaches that have impacted critical infrastructure like the Colonial Pipeline to hackers compromising healthcare records at UC San Diego…
Being Secure on Public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi has become a common thing among businesses to get consumers through their doors. Customers can check their social media accounts while they shop in big retail stores, or those who work from home can change their environment by working from a café for the day. Wi-Fi “hotspots” have also become a big thing…
The Popularity of Cryptocurrency
In recent years, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum (to name a few popular ones) have become all the rage of investment and even payment options. With the most popular Bitcoin reaching over $60,000 for one coin in September of 2021, it has left many people with questions: what is Bitcoin/cryptocurrency? How do you make…
Influential Women in STEM
On this National Women’s Equality Day, we want to recognize all the women in STEM that have made waves of change in the world. Their contributions affect all we know today. From the foundations of computers and the beginning of the internet to AI and personal robotics—these five women have shaped the course of technology…
The Distinction Between Doctorates—The Expertise of University of Fairfax’s Faculty
The University of Fairfax is proud to have skilled faculty to educate our students. As such, three of our faculty, Dr. Shardul Pandya, Dr. Umesh Varma, and Dr. Azad Ali collaborated to submit two papers to the InSITE (Informing Science and Information Technology Education) 2022 conference—presented on July 6 and 7. Both papers focus on…
Bolster Your Resume with Skills in Management Information Systems at University of Fairfax (3 min read)
Written by: Chloe Daniels and Dr. Lauren van Talia In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology, the sooner you are equipped with skills, the faster you will find opportunities in the job market. Through University of Fairfax, you can learn helpful skills through your degree programs—such as Management Information Systems (MIS) when studying to become…
Why the US Cybersecurity Expert Shortage? (4 min read)
Written by John Giordani, student at University of Fairfax The current high demand for cybersecurity professionals is creating a shortage of talent. This shortage is affecting businesses and organizations at all levels, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the factors that are driving the cybersecurity expert shortage.…
Marketing is a relevant part of your life (2 min read)
Written by Dr. Carolyn Scott, Chief Academic Officer at University of Fairfax A brand is a mark that uniquely identifies a product as belonging to a certain company. Ranchers have been branding cattle to uniquely identify their stock for centuries. Now, with the advent of commercial packaging and advertising, we are surrounded by brands. McDonald’s…