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How to Adjust to Online Learning

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities have moved courses online for the foreseeable future. Here are three tips for adjusting to online learning.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Veteran

Hire a Veteran Day is coming up. Read our blog to learn what makes a veteran an excellent job candidate and how they can fit right in at your workplace.

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5 Cybersecurity Policy Trends

Data breaches seem to occur daily. Find out what cybersecurity policy is doing to prevent these breaches and how you can join the field.

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Why Are Cover Letters Important?

When applying for a new job, it’s important to draft an eye-catching cover letter. Learn more about making a good first impression on a potential employer.

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Test Taking Tips for Online Learners

When it comes to online learning, taking that first online test can be intimidating. These online test-taking tips will set every student up for success.

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Cloud Computing and Politics: The Future of Voting Services and Security

This article will explore how cloud computing is impacting election security. It will begin with a brief introduction of cloud computing before delving into the applications of cloud computing for voter services. The article will outline the many uses of cloud computing in elections, including:
●    Increasing bandwidth of websites providing voting information on election days
●    Providing cost-effective data storage for political organizations
●    Securely storing voter registration and ballot data
●    Facilitating overseas voting for military personnel
●    Providing live election-night results

To contextualize the use-cases for cloud computing in elections, the article will provide specific examples of how political organizations have used cloud services like McAfee and Amazon Web Services. Examples may include:

●    The National Democratic Institute
●    The League of Women Voters
●    The Democratic National Committee