The articles in this special section focus on information and communications technology (ICT) in education.

The objective of a cybersecurity risk-management program is to provide an integrated view of IT risk across the entire organization and to ensure that risk issues are integrated into the strategic decision-making process to further the achievement of performance goals.

Cybersecurity is a major concern in today's world, especially with the growth in mobile devices and the rise of the Internet of Things. Moreover, though almost always described as going hand in hand, cybersecurity and privacy are increasingly being seen in opposition-that is, we can have cybersecurity or privacy. This special issue looks at recent contributions to the cybersecurity field and point...

Most IT professionals would agree that IT is good at identifying and managing risks--but is this really the case? Or has risk management become simply buzz word for us? This issue of IT Pro highlights some risk areas often overlooked. As IT professionals, we talk about risk management mitigations, write risk management plans, and use these terms in our testing strategies, but we often overlook ris...

The holidays are upon us once again, and it's important to your career to think through your actions during this time of year. Everyone knows that you should monitor your alcohol intake so you don't do something embarrassing, but there are many other situations you should also consider.

You've decided to change jobs but aren't sure how to proceed. This is this first in a series of three articles to help you on that path. This first installment addresses the job search, application process, and interview.

Throughout our careers, there are times when we must consider whether a certain course of action is ethical. Often, the choice is easy—if you see money left out on someone's desk, you know you shouldn't take it. But there are also gray areas in which you can easily justify your behavior—but that doesn't make it ethical.

It's the first day of your new job. How do you make a good impression? This is the last installment in a series of three articles to help you on the path to a new job.

You've decided to change jobs—how should you proceed? This is the second in a series of three articles to help you on the path to a new job. This installment discusses how to leave your current position. Part I is available here: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MITP.2013.25

More business is being conducted over meals and at social events. How you present yourself at these meetings and events could help or hinder your career. Learn how to successfully represent yourself and your company at such events.

Sometimes a misspoken word just momentarily embarrasses you, but in the workplace, it could affect your career path. Learn how best to react to common work problems and situations.

The metrics used in IT are as diverse as the activities encompassed within IT, although many only tend to recognize and use metrics for the software development phases. Here, the author explores a variety of metrics and how they relate to both quality and user satisfaction.

Nonverbal communication is critical when conveying a message; body language is just as important as your tone of voice. Learn about gestures, posture, facial expressions, and eye contact, so you carry yourself with confidence and can effectively read your audience and respond accordingly.

The paper states that as you move from job to job, often within the same company, the areas of responsibility become blurred. This is a problem, and how you handle it can affect your career. When you accept a position, you usually receive a job description that, at a very high level, outlines your major duties. However, some statements can be vague, such as "manage software development projects" or "communicate issues in oral and written formats as requested." Others are even more ambiguous, such as "support the cybersecurity program," or worse yet, "perform other duties as assigned". The answer can depend on who's asking the question. The following examples in this paper illustrate some common traps to avoid.

Several trends are shaping the current and future Web and its apps, and the emerging landscape is exciting. However, we'll need to address numerous technical, developmental, operational, organizational, and societal challenges. The new discipline of Web science refers to the study of the Web's evolution and its impact on society, business, and government. This special issue presents a glimpse of the future of Web apps and their development.

Everyone gets flyers and ads for conferences and seminars, but how do you know which ones will be worth your while? Furthermore, how do you obtain the necessary approval and funding, and how can you make the most of your attendance?