Author: James L. Antonakos

James L. Antonakos is a Fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College and a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY. Antonakos is an IT security consultant for Excelsior College and consults with many companies in the areas of computer networking and information security. Antonakos is the author/co-author of over 40 books on computers, networking, electronics, and technology, and is A+, Network+, Security+ certified and ACE certified in computer forensics. 

From the Summer 2015 Issue

Looking under the Hood of Cybersecurity Education

Author(s):

Dr. Jane A. LeClair, President, Washington Center for Cybersecurity Research & Development

James L. Antonakos, Fellow, National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College

Students in a computer security class are often taught about a new concept by action rather than explanation. By taking the actions they’re taught, they are actually part of the security solution, not just observers of a process. This also adds to their sense of accomplishment, since they are responsible for the outcome of the … Read more

From the Winter 2015 Issue

I’m Not a Hacker, I Just Play One in the Classroom

Author(s):

Dr. Jane A. LeClair, President, Washington Center for Cybersecurity Research & Development

James L. Antonakos, Fellow, National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College

Influencing Ethical Behavior by Example  Providing education in the area of information security, cybersecurity, and computer and network security poses numerous challenges. First, there is a great deal of information that must be dispensed to the learners. Second, in addition to presenting the necessary background information, there are practical skills that must be shared with … Read more