As noted in the introduction to this week, we are going to explore current topics in the field of information technology. There are many areas in the field, and it continues to grow. In the news there are always articles about individuals and organizations getting hacked or their data stolen. There are just as many articles related to the advancement of information technology.
Since you are entering into the field of information technology, it is important to stay current with new developments in the field. The best way to do this is to search for newly published articles.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Search the Internet for current topics related to the field of information technology. Note: These should be fairly recent articles published within the last 2 years.
Select one of the topics to be the focus of this week’s Discussion post.
BY DAY 3
Post a 300- to 400-word response in which you:
Describe the selected information technology topic.
Describe the positive or negative effects of that topic.
Describe how the topic may affect you, your family, or your organization.
Refer to the Week 6 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this grading rubric to assess your work.