LibGuides: Information Technology: Websites

TED Videos

TED Talks provide informative videos on varied subjects bringing together speakers from three worlds - Technology, Entertainment, Design. Enter any topic in the to find available videos.

Possible search terms: cloud, computing, cyber, and social media.

TED Talk Playlists of interest: Our Digital Lives, Who Are the Hackers, and Adventures in Mapping.

Government Websites

Office of E-Government and Information Technology - White House
Headed by the Federal Government’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), develops and provides direction in the use of Internet-based technologies to make it easier for citizens and businesses to interact with the Federal Government.
Section508.gov
GSA’s IT Accessibility and Workforce (ITAW) provides assistive technology solutions to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities. ITAW’s Assistive Technology (AT) Showcase displays state-of-the-art assistive technologies and ergonomic solutions. ITAW is the governments principal advocate and coordinator for Section 508 implementation that requires agencies to make information technology accessible for people with disabilities.
Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Department of Justice
Responsible for implementing DoJs national strategies for combating computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide.
Chief Information Officer/Joint Information Environment Department of Defense
Responsible for the policy and oversight of DoD information resource management including matters related to information technology, network defense, and network operations.

Other Websites of Interest

CPU: Computer Power User
Provides an online archive of the computer and technology magazines published by CPU.
CNET
Provides the latest information and reviews on technology and consumer electronics.
IEEE Computer Society
Provides technical and information services to computing professionals.
SANS Institute Reading Room
Cooperative research and education organization established in 1989 aimed at security professionals including network administrators and information security officers.
ATE Central: Supporting Advanced Technological Education
A free online portal and collection of materials and services dedicated to highlighting the work of the NSF Advanced Technological Education (ATE) projects and centers and funded by NSF under DUE#1261744.

Career Websites

CompTIA Certifications IT Industry Association
Find information about different IT certifications including the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification. Sample exam questions available after creating a free account.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): Career and Job Center
Provides a source for connecting job seekers and employers in the computing industry.
Occupational Outlook Handbook Managed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Online source for career information. Search for cyber security for information pertaining to careers.
Salary.com
Search by job title to get a sense of market salaries.
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)
Department of Homeland Security: Online resource for cybersecurity career, education, and training information.