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Q: neo4j 2.0 not creating node but running successfully Have a Neo4j 2.0 enterprise instance running.  Using the jars from the lib directory to run this groovy script
import org.neo4j.graphdb.GraphDatabaseService
import org.neo4j.graphdb.ResourceIterable
import org.neo4j.graphdb.Transaction
import org.neo4j.graphdb.factory.GraphDatabaseFactory
import org.neo4j.kernel.EmbeddedGraphDatabase
import org.neo4j.tooling.GlobalGraphOperations
import org.neo4j.graphdb.Node

String DB_PATH = "/Users/afrieden/Neo4j/neo4j-enterprise-2.0.0-M03/"
GraphDatabaseService graphDb = new EmbeddedGraphDatabase(DB_PATH)

Transaction tx = graphDb.beginTx()
try {
   Node runNode = graphDb.createNode()
   println("we made it!")
   tx.success()
}
finally{
  tx.finish()
}
graphDb.shutdown()

Runs successfully with the output of "we made it".  However when I go into my webadmin cypher console and run
START n=node(*) RETURN n;

I get only the starting node with nothing in it.  Is there a log anywhere where I can find what it is choking on?  Thanks!

A: Make sure your Web Admin is pointing to the same place as the DB_PATH in your code. You can find the Web Admin properties in conf/neo4j-server.properties of your neo4j directory

A: Turns out they weren't pointing to the same place.  Also in 2.0 if you are running embedded mode in two different places it won't fuss at you, however it will not update the database.  I had the webadmin running and the script running on top of it.


Life has it's ups and downs and even the happiest people of this earth are bound to experience sadness in one form or another. Some things may weigh more heavily than others among the MBTI personalities. Here is a brief look at what could be the most depressing thing for each Myers-Briggs type.
Are INTJs Prone To Depression?
Every Myers Briggs type feels the pangs of sadness, but INTJ depression, like all depression, is more than the occasional despair we all feel from time to time. Normal sadness is a natural response to upsetting events and set backs that take the wind out of our sails, but it is a relatively short-lived experience for most people.
Depression however can linger for much longer, and in the process may have debilitating affects on work performance and concentration and also damage relationships. It is a mental illness that afflicts 1 in every 21 Americans and it manifests in a variety of forms under an assortment of names like Seasonal Affective Disorder, Dysthymia and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must be present most of the day, nearly every day for at least 2 weeks.
The occurrence of depression, especially INTJ Depression is not a sign of weakness nor something that can be redressed with a simple attitude adjustment. People who suffer from it cannot simply "snap out of it". It afflicts women more than men, possibly due to hormonal factors that are more present in females. There are various treatments for depression including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), psychotherapy and anti-depressant medications. Scientific studies have shown that good nutrition and physical exercise are also effective at improving symptoms mood disorders such as depression.
The INTJ is among the types considered most prone to depression. This may be due in part to their statistically low satisfaction in relationships and excessive isolation. An INTJ may often feel at odds with a world filled with superficiality and banality. They don't easily identify with others and this will often lead to misunderstandings on both sides of the divide.
Although INTJ people are upfront about what they think and feel about others, they often ignore rather than address much of what bugs them. They maintain a poker face in most situations and are not easily goaded into losing their temper. They may internalize unexpressed resentments that may have a toxic influence on their psyche and lead to intense outbursts.
The causes of depression are complex and varied but genetics may play a role (an even bigger role in bipolar disorder). Research suggests that a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors are at work. Some people may have a genetic vulnerability to depression which may run in the family but external familial relationships may also contribute to this.
Depression can occur along side other serious illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and Parkinson's disease. Depression can make these conditions worse and vice versa. Sometimes medications taken for these illnesses may cause side effects that contribute to depression symptoms.
Being unable to look after themselves and feeling dependent on others.
Others may not even recognize INTJ depression since INTJ people often do not exhibit tell tale signs for others to see. They soldier on in stoic fashion publicly but frequently withdraw into solitude where they may brood and wallow in a pity party to which no else is invited.
Anhedonia – Inability to experience pleasure and interest in things normally enjoyed.
Consuming prescription medicine above the recommended dosage.
An INTJ will isolate themselves even more than normal when they are in a depressed state. They may spend excessive time in their heads fixating on negative thought loops and unhealthy behavior patterns. At this time they will have little to no interest in connecting with people or reaching out to others for help. They prefer to sort out their issues on their own, but feedback from a trustworthy confidante can be of help in bringing an INTJ back to normal. On the other hand, INTJs are also said to be one of the types most likely to seek out professional help for troublesome situations.
INTJ types carry a reputation for being high-handed and blunt in expressing their contempt for what they view as stupidity from others. They may cultivate an abidingly anti-social attitude that may leave them with a sense of loneliness over the lack of kindred spirits or like-minded souls with whom they can relate. This can engender spitefulness from others and social ostracism which may only reaffirm or further deepen INTJ's grievances against the world.
The INTJ's sense of willful purpose and desire to take action and affect change will give way to hopeless despair. In their demoralized state, the INTJ will have difficulty mustering the energy to do much of anything productive. They will be hard on themselves and second guess their abilities. They will feel generally defeated and powerless in their capacity to control their future.
Many INTJs will turn to drug use and drinking habits as an unhealthy coping mechanism fueled by inferior extroverted sensing. This of course only makes things worse and numbs the pain rather than heals it. This is often part of the downward spiral that will reinforce feelings of worthlessness and leave an INTJ feeling hollow and dead inside.
Under depression, an INTJ will feel less intelligent and there is science behind the damaging effects of depression on intelligence. INTJ types are excellent problem solvers but this ability will be noticeably impaired by the low-functioning malaise depression creates.
INTJs will be inclined to make bad decisions when in a depressed state and may engage in risky behavior such as gambling or impulsive acts that are poorly thought out. They may throw caution to the wind and allow themselves to just unravel and take whatever comes.
1. Focus on making a distinction between your emotions and moods. Emotions are temporary fluctuations of feeling whereas mood is a more persistent state. Temporary thrills like junk food binges may feel good for the moment, but will likely not improve your overall state of happiness.
2. Taking action in and of itself has an antidepressant effect and can boost self-esteem and suppress negative thinking surrounding yourself. Physical exercise is one way in which we can feel improvement in ourselves. It is stimulating and can activate a number of psychological reward systems related to accomplishment.
3. Venting and verbalizing your grievances can have a therapeutic effect on depression. If you don't have a therapist, ranting to a friend or sympathetic listener can help lift your mood. According to psychologists, this has to do with our desire to manage our status in the eyes of others. It is emotionally satisfying to unload some of our emotional baggage in front of someone else.
5. Find constructive, long-range creative projects to work on. Doing creative work has greater benefit in alleviating depression than mindless busy work which may only provide a temporary distraction.
If you are unsure where to go for help, ask your health provider or check out the NIMH Help for Mental Illnesses webpage at www.nimh.nih.gov/findhelp. Another Federal health agency, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), maintains an online Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ . You can also check online for mental health professionals; contact your community health center, local mental health association, or insurance plan to find a mental health professional. Hospital doctors can help in an emergency.


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By the year 2020, 80% of all online content will be video.
How will you ensure that your videos are some of the most viewed on the web? Optimization.
By analyzing your online video content, you will slowly learn small tricks that make an average video into a viral video.
Video platform services and social media networks such as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Analytics and Facebook Page statistics will all provide you with basic video statistics. But if you're serious about your video content being optimized for search and consumption, then you should definitely try one of the following video analytic tools to optimize your content.
This is an artificial-intelligence-based platform that dishes out data on all social media networks; videos included. Its AI technology allows you to better understand your audience and help you create the content that they will respond to best. McDonald's, Toyota and Lexus are a few of the brands utilizing SocialBakers for their analysis.
An easy-to-use app that has been tried and tested by several YouTubers, vidIQ may be added to your Chrome browser as an extension. The app gives you tips on how to write your descriptions, which tags to use, and puts all the essential stats in a single place. This is a great analytics tool if you are looking to optimize your YouTube channel.
Vidooly uses AI to identify what content your audience is engaging with and gives you tips on growing your audience. It also tracks your audience across the web to give you important data on what they're watching across platforms. Additionally, it allows you to compare user generated content versus brand generated. This is a robust application ideal for brands and organizations who want to optimize their overall online reputation.
If you are making video content online today, you have basic statistics to use. But if you are interested in creating videos that will help you grow your audience, it's definitely worth it to invest in a rich video analytics tool.
Providing original, compelling video content is one of the fastest ways to make money online.
If you have great videos, thousands of viewers and excellent new ideas, you can quickly climb the Internet Hall of Fame.
But, just how do you monetize your online video? To truly decide monetization, you need to first find a focus for your videos.
What kinds of videos get the most monetization?
Once you've decided on the type of content you're going to produce, think about where you will upload them.
YouTube is by far the most viewed video platform in the world today. By posting on YouTube, you have the potential to reach billions of viewers worldwide. Because so many users are trying to get Internet famous, YouTube has multiple ways you can earn money.
1. Advertising Revenue: Get money from display, overlay, and video ads played during your video.
2. Channel Memberships: Charge members a monthly fee to view your content.
3. Merchandise Shelf: Your fans can buy branded merchandise from your watch pages.
Vimeo is another video platform that allows you to have your own channel. Here, you can simply charge a fee for users to access your videos, because there are no ads!
An excellent space for B2B content development and growth, Vimeo has several specialized plans built in for you to market your content once it has been uploaded.
If you don't want to use any leading video based platforms to earn money, you can try it on your own. Simply setup a Patreon or PayPal link with a suggested payment for your content. Here, your users will pay you if they love your videos.
Video is the most consumed content on the Internet today, isn't it time you started to monetize on it?
Video content and the Internet are meant for each other. And, with most content being consumed on the move, mobile-friendly video is gaining the most popularity.
TikTok started out as Douyin in China in 2016. Today, it is one of the fastest growing short video platforms in Asia, the United States, and around the world. In the first half of 2018, it was downloaded a staggering 104 million times and has since been downloaded more than 500 million times.
In 2017, ByteDance, the Chinese Internet technology company that owns TikTok purchased Musical.ly. The app was a successful social media network with 200 million users allowing users to create and share short videos, 15 seconds to 1 minute in length.
TikTok includes some of the best features of the Musical.ly app allowing users to create short videos, add music, filters, edit, and upload their content. Users are known to leave video reactions to other videos using the social aspect of the app.
TikTok's success is more than the numbers alone; the app has spawned several viral trends and created multiple overnight Internet celebrities.
Dubsmash has been around since 2014. The app provides short clips of songs, TV shows, films and snippets of Internet audio that users then record videos over. These dubs will record their own videos over the sounds or music to create funny or creative videos.
Internet users are hungry for content and video is the most popular format they've chosen to consume.
Well-produced event video has tremendous benefits for your organization. An event documentary video gets the top-level view while mixing in interesting micro-level details.
Organizations today highlight a single event through a long video documentary or put together different videos to create a comprehensive event video.
Video documentaries are comprehensive event videos that benefit your company in multiple ways.
If you put on great events or were present for an event, a customer testimonial taken on the ground in the form of a man-on-the-street interview gives you great credibility.
No matter what your event actually is, an event coverage video shows the highlights in an entertaining, fun way. This is always preferred to boring presentations. An event video brings your brand and company to life!
Many events feature speakers delivering key messages. If you run a global enterprise and want to reach out to employees and customers alike, a video documentary is a powerful way to build thought leadership.
Is your brand fun? Is it serious? Is it worth talking about? Then show it. If you are present at multiple events in different parts of the world, create a global event video to showcase your brand's personality.
What is the single best way to win new business? Showcase your success! Today, whether you are marketing through presentations, digital marketing or one-on-one sales, a great video is one of the most effective sales strategies. A well produced, edited and mixed event video does wonders for your sales numbers.
Video documentaries that cover your entire event or series of events are great content for your organization. They may be used for marketing, sales and also as an excellent employee motivation tool.
Today, all content has the potential of going viral worldwide.
Your local brand could be the next big thing on a global scale. And if you are already established in new markets, it makes sense to deliver content with a global feel.
Social media networks ensure that video content gets the highest reach on their individual platforms. But being locally relevant is very important.
A wrong note, slip of the tongue or misspelling could trigger a big mistake for your brand. This is exactly why more content providers are getting local buy-ins through video marketing.
In order to succeed in emerging economies around the world, it is essential, now more than ever, to get an understanding of the local market in which you want to thrive.
There is a reason that McDonald's, Starbucks, and so many major world brands conduct thorough research before entering their new markets.
Local buying trends, tastes and social habits are all relevant when trying to enter the global marketplace.
How exactly can you achieve a global feel to your content?
Something as simple as using a localized language or even a local accent is enough to capture the buy-in from your new audience.
A man-on-the-street-interview video will have a much higher conversion rate than a statistic about global trends. All data can be questioned, but human interaction has great buy-in value.
When AirBNB first entered India, they used a combination of event coverage videos and explainer videos with an Indian English accent to captivate the local market.
They captured the intrigue, local insights using actual travelers and hosts to bring a foreign concept into a new land.
If you are considering launching a brand with a global audience, it is absolutely essential to consider giving your content a global feel.
Video content is a great way to get your message across.
Whether you are presenting to clients, prospects, or the boardroom; a well-produced video has the power to create a major win for you.
Many companies today smartly invest in their own video production teams – as they should. Producing content and shooting footage based on your brand or company requirements is always going to spark new ideas and generate intrigue.
But even if you have a seasoned marketing team, there are major benefits to working with an experienced video production crew.
Video Equipment – A video production company shoots videos daily for multiple companies. This is why a good video production house will have the best equipment. Video production crews will have a variety of cameras, DSLRs, lights, microphones and various grips to choose from. This helps in terms of creating a professional and complete look for your videos.
Professional Video Crew – Even if you have camera equipment and are able to take videos on your phone, a seasoned video production crew knows the ins and outs of shooting video in any condition. A professional video production crew understands your end-goal and works backwards to deliver more than you expected. Every person on the crew has a specific task that they have mastered, and those skills show in the final video.
Post Production – Anyone can shoot video, but not anyone can master the art of editing. A great post-production team mixes video, adds transitions, animation and tiny details that transform any video footage into a masterpiece. A video is incomplete until it receives the finishing touches that only a professional editing team can bring.
Your in-house team today may be able to shoot video, but if you want professional videos that leave a lasting impact, then you most certainly should choose to work with a professional video production company.
Video content is way beyond a fad; it is here to stay and a critical part of your marketing plan.
Studies have shown that 54% of customers prefer video content to any other type from the brands they love.
Content like consumer interviews, man-on-street videos and explainer videos have skyrocketed brands to the top of their game.
Videos are great, but they can also be expensive.
Here are 5 ways to get the most value out of your marketing video production.
A great crew makes a world of difference. You can achieve twice as much work in half the time if your production team knows exactly what they're supposed to be doing.
From spotting great locations to taking good B-roll footage, a good video crew will elevate the entire video production experience.
A great end product comes with vision. Make sure you know exactly how you want the final video to look and feel. See it in your mind; jot it down on paper and communicate it with your video crew and you'll get the most out of your time.
When you end up going for your shoot, think of any other images, short videos or content you could make. If you have a production team with you, whether you create 20 videos or a single video is entirely up to you. So, be smart, be alert and make the most of the experience.
In a professional marketing video production, every member of the video crew has a role. But do you require all of them? While eliminating crew reduces cost, you also lose a skillset. Be smart in choosing the right team.
Actual filming of your video is half the work. The magic, as they say, happens in post-production. Use a team with proven track record of excellence in editing, animation and post-production work and you will end up saving thousands and create a great video.
PowerPoint presentations are an integral part of boardroom meetings and pitches for new business.
Whether you're showcasing findings of a study or convincing someone to buy your services – your success depends on your presentation.
Video is not meant to replace your entire presentation; rather you should use it to add trust, vibrancy and authenticity to your facts.
Great for pitch videos, a man-on-street video allows your audience to believe the data you're presenting to them. Get real people talking about the numbers and facts. These interview videos give your presentation authority and impact that only the voice-of-the-consumer can deliver.
The power of videos is that they can give tiny yet memorable glimpses into people's lives. Showcasing consumer insights through data and then topping it off with real consumer testimonials is a great way to boost the credibility of your brand.
If your presentation is trying to launch a new product or win funding, then an explainer video is a must. Companies like Twitter used simple yet effective explainer videos to successfully skyrocket their brands.
In the boardroom, experience and profitability speak louder than anything else. Showcasing video content of influencers through thought leader interviews gets your presentation noticed in a big way.
Running a successful campaign, concert or event is great. But showing the success with animation, statistics and real footage on video is even better. Whether you are pitching for new business or showcasing your past work, event coverage videos allow your customers to visualize their own success.
Videos add greater value to PowerPoint presentations. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your next winning pitch now!
How long should your Facebook videos be?
You would think that Facebook videos should be short in length…and you'd definitely be right.
But what is the ideal length of your Facebook video that will get you maximum engagement for your brand?
Social media is filled with video content. You've probably seen a few videos today, already. If you pay close attention to the trends of Facebook videos, you'll note that while you can upload up to 20 minutes of content, the videos you have mostly viewed are anywhere between 60 to 90 seconds in length.
But, with Facebook Watch coming into play, brands are now producing long form content. This feature even has videos up to 20 minutes in length, featuring post production and excellent video editing.
Remember, your audience will spend time with your video if you have something worthwhile to show them.
A man-on-street video where you interview strangers on the street has always been an engaging format for brands. To spice it up, add captions with colorful backgrounds, interesting music and even a bit of animation, to turn your ordinary man on street video into a viral sensation.
All of this is only possible with a video crew that has an excellent know-how of post production. Hollywood and ad agencies have always known the magic of video editing, now you can use those tricks of post-production to make a compelling video for Facebook.
So how long should your Facebook video be?
If your goal is to make a social media marketing video production, then focus on the storytelling aspect as much as you do on the length. A 60 to 90 second video is the perfect length to engage your audience.
What is the ideal length of a video on Instagram?
You would think that Instagram videos should be short in length…and you'd definitely be right.
Today, an Instagram video can only be 60 seconds in length, but the newly launched IGTV features more engaging content that can last up to 10 minutes. Verified Instagram accounts may upload videos up to 60 minutes in length on IGTV.
IGTV is a platform where brands and individuals can show longer content. It also has a feature where IGTV clips may be previewed via the main Instagram feed.
But what is the ideal length of your Instagram video that will get you maximum engagement for your brand?
The average length of the most liked videos on Instagram today is 26 seconds.
The types of videos that tend to do well on Instagram are funny, emotional, event coverage videos and tutorials.
Instagram videos are ideal to effectively promote your brand.
Short, insightful consumer videos such as man on the street videos or customer testimonials can be very effective tools for Instagram marketing videos.
Users who want to dominate the video space on Instagram may post short trailers as Instagram posts to promote longer IGTV videos up to 10 minutes in length.
A man on street video where you interview strangers on the street has always been an engaging format for brands. To spice it up, add captions with colorful backgrounds, interesting music and even a bit of animation, to turn your ordinary man on street video into a viral sensation!
Instagram is geared for short form content. Use it to leave a visually stunning impression on your audience.


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Staying very busy
Ben Hollingshead, a sales agronomist with Key Cooperative in Kelley, visits with client Bob Finch. Hollingshead, chair of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmer Advisory Committee, says juggling work, community and family commitments is the reality for most young farmers today.
Rural Vitality
By Tom Block
Ben Hollingshead has always had a lot of irons in the fire.
"I'm just wired that way," says the 34-year-old Hollingshead, who is serving as the 2019-20 chairman of the Iowa Farm Bureau Young Farmer Advisory Committee.
In college, he double-majored in agronomy and animal science, minored in ag business and was an active member of the livestock judging team at South Dakota State University. After graduating, Hollingshead managed a chicken egg-layer farm, sold seed corn and began farming with his dad and younger brothers Alex and Chet.
Today, he's busier than ever as a full-time sales agronomist for Key Cooperative while remaining active in the family farm near Ogden, which includes raising about 70 cow-calf pairs, feeding pigs from wean-to-finish and growing corn, soybeans and hay.
Juggling multiple work and family commitments is a reality for many young farmers, says Hollingshead.
"Most of us carry jobs off the farm while also trying to balance family life and be part of our local communities," he says. "That's why it's great that (the IFBF young farmer program) can connect us all, so we can lean on and learn from one another."
Hollingshead and his wife, Jeanne, have three children — William, who will turn 6 next week, along 4-year-old Nora and 2-year-old Owen.
They are also active in their community, with Ben co-chairing the planning committee for Ogden's annual town celebration and Jeanne, who is a registered nurse at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, volunteering at Boone County's Free Clinic every month.
Hollingshead credits his wife for keeping the family's schedule organized. "Jeanne and I have to maintain a high level of communication," he says. "Without her, my boat would be sunk. She coordinates some of those activities four to six months ahead of time."
The couple were appointed to the IFBF Young Farmer Advisory Committee (YFAC) in 2017.
"Farm Bureau is one of those things we prioritize," Hollingshead says. "With this committee, it's something Jeanne and I are able to do together. We're really enjoying that and made some lifelong relationships."
Previously, Hollingshead served as Boone County Farm Bureau vice president, president and voting delegate. He says the county leadership experience gave him a different perspective upon joining the young farmer committee, especially in regard to Farm Bureau's policy development process.
As YFAC chair, he hopes to get other young farmers more involved in policy development.
"We have massive attendance at the Young Farmer Conference every year. How do we engage them and bring them into the rest of what Farm Bureau is?" he asks.
Counting on livestock
As with many young farmers, Hollingshead says Iowa's strong livestock industry is the reason he and his brothers were able to come home after college to farm.
"We decided if our farm was going to have a future, livestock needed to be part of it. If it wasn't for livestock, we would not be farming," he says.
They built a hog barn together in 2007 and started contract finishing hogs, which provided a steady income stream, Hollingshead notes. They later added a cow-calf herd and retrofitted an old building into a feedlot area to finish the calves on feed.
"We didn't want to go big into debt, so we just started growing incrementally," Hollingshead says. "Once we got the ball rolling, it kind of started snowballing."
Finding forage
With pasture hard to find in the area, they've had to be creative in finding grazing and haying opportunities, Hollingshead notes. They've seeded some of their more environmentally sensitive ground into permanent grass and utilize cover crops and corn stalks for fall grazing.
The cattle, in turn, provide an opportunity for the brothers to adjust to market conditions. With slim or negative returns projected for soybeans this year, they decided to try a double-crop rotation of oats and forage sorghum in one of their fields. It's provided a good feed source and also helped with weed control, Hollingshead reports.
"We did something different than just plant soybeans," he says. "It doesn't work for all the acres, but it's a piece of the puzzle."
The manure from the hogs and cattle also returns a benefit to the row crop side and helps keep commercial fertilizer costs down, Hollingshead points out. As an agronomist by training, he's a firm believer in soil tests to put nutrients where they're needed.
"I live and die off the soil test," he says. "Until you soil test, you're just guessing."
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Since arriving in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday morning, I have been enjoying leisurely swims at Copacabana and meeting some of the regulars there, as well as some of the other swimmers taking on the Leme to Pontal challenge, including Sabrina Mazzola (who completed the swim on Monday) and Thiago Toshio Rebollo (who completed the swim this morning in 7:02:34, setting a new record).
My first morning dip with Equipe Navegantes at Posto 6, Copacabana.
I've also been keeping a close eye on the weather and staying in contact with Adherbal Treidler de Oliveira, secretary of the Leme to Pontal Swimming Association. This afternoon, it was confirmed that my swim will go ahead this Sunday (17th December) at 1:00 am local time (that's 3:00 am Irish time). All the crew is assembled in Rio now so we're almost ready for the off!
All the crew finally in the one place!
Delighted with this early Christmas present that the Hernandes family sent for me to use during the swim!


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ITSVET -project has finished in the end of 2018. The basic curriculum dealing with ICT -security issues has been planned and the learning materials are created and already published (see the web pages). The curriculum and the study materials (labs) have been piloted and the needed changes have been made during the last moths of the project lifetime. The feedback got from the teachers, students and other experts from the field have been in a really important role while tuning the curriculum and the materials. Teacher's manual has also been created for utilising the curriculum and materials (labs). Teacher training started from the seminar held on 8th of June in Tallinn. It continued during the latter half of the year 2018. On November 2018 there was organised special teacher training and another dissemination event in Helsinki.
Latest project meeting was held in Helsinki on 23rd of November and it was noticed that project proceeds very well. On 22nd of November over 31 project target group members attended a F-Secure visit in Helsinki. ITSVET -project organised the International Final Seminar to publish the main outcomes of the project. There were all in all 39 active participants in the seminar from three countries; Finland, Estonia, Latvia. Project outcomes can be reached through project web site. ITSVET project has reached and carried out all the project outcomes which where set in the start of the project.
In the beginning of last year we started the process of creating new learning materials for the curriculum which has been worked out during ITSVET-project. The teaching method was the SCRUM -method. Main idea is to give students more opportunities to learn by doing, to test their skills and knowledge throughout the learning process. Therefore over 30 lab guidelines were prepared by the team which consist of 10 people, mostly teachers, ICT professionals and experts. We have been actively discussing what is the best for students and teachers. These 10 experts have been writing and reviewing lab guidelines on the topics brought out in the curricula. During 2018 the written lab guidelines have been tested by teachers and students to get feedback about them. We hope and wish that more students and teachers will get the opportunity to teach and learn with the support of lab guidelines created through this project outcomes.
ITSVET -project has utilised the DACUM methodology in curriculum planning and SCRUM -method as a pedagogical approach and a learning tool. The SCRUM is an agile development methodology applied in learning. You can find more information how to apply DACUM and SCRUM -methods in developing the curriculum, learning environment and pedagogy from the project's web-site.
Please visit the website for more information: http://itsvet-project.eu/.
ITSVET -project group thanks all the partners, shareholders and core customers involved in the project development. With the help of these interest groups we have achieved the outstanding ICT security curriculum and materials for the most active use of Vocational Education and Training providers.
The core partners continue the work dealing with the ICT -security issues while implementing and utilizing the project outcomes. Special attention is paid to the outcomes which are openly shared with all VET -providers and public through project web pages. As the ICT -security environment is rapidly changing the development work continues through rolling Dacum -curriculum development and the study material development.
Please contact us whenever there is a chance to contribute the development of ICT -security issues within Vocational Education and Training.
The project has now reached its most active phase as the basic curriculum has been planned and now the learning materials are in the planning process. Starting from November 2017 we develop piloting guidelines and the pilots should be implemented in March-June 2018. After that pilot will be evaluated and modifications made accordingly. Also we have started to develop teacher training syllabus and the training is about to launch at the earliest on February 2018 continuing to the autumn 2018.
In the beginning of current year we started the process of creating new learning materials for curricula which has been worked out during ITSVET-project. The teaching method will be SCRUM methodology. This innovative teaching method have been actively used in Helsinki Business College. Main idea is to give students more opportunity to learn by doing and to test their skills and knowledge throughout the learning process. Therefore 30lab guidelines is prepared by team which consist of 10 people, mostly teachers, ICT professionals and experts. We have been actively discussing which is best for students and teachers. And 10 people have been written and reviewing lab guidelines on the topics brought out in Curricula. During 2018 written lab guidelines will be tested by teachers and students to get feedback about them. We hope and wish that more students and teachers will get opportunity to teach and learn with the support of lab guidelines created through this project.
VET teachers from all VET schools but particularly from Finland, Latvia and Estonia are welcome to participate. Especially those who plan to launch a IT Security curriculum in their school or just interested to broaden their IT curricula or teaching methodology.
Trainings are planned to start in June 2018 and continue till the end of the year.
In June one joint international training in Tallinn is planned. After that the trainings will be held in all three countries locally.
ITSVET Curriculum – what is the ITSVET Curriculum?
Hotest Topics in IT Security – going in depth of IT security.
F-Secure Radar – a vulnerability scanning and management solution that consists of three scanning engines: Port, Platform, and a Web application scanners. Radar allows easily control and manage IT security risks. It is a sophisticated vulnerability scanning and management service that will to identify and remediate known vulnerabilities in any platform or web application.
Company visits: In cooperation with F-Secure Corporation (Finland) we wish to provide the teachers a visit to F-Secure Corporation HQ in Helsinki. During the visit to the F-Secure lab, there'll be presentations regarding the latest cyber threats and the methods how to protect against them. Teachers will get the latest overview about threat vectors and real-time cyber situation awareness situation.
VET teachers teaching and working in the area of IT Security are welcome to participate in ITSVET dissemination event and teacher training, planned to take place in conjunction with International Conference "INDUSTRY 4.0 IN PRACTICE" in Tallinn in June 2018.
ITSVET Curriculum – what is the ITSVET Curriculum? How to implement it?
Who should attend: VET teachers from all VET schools but particularly from Finland, Latvia and Estonia are welcome to participate. Especially those who plan to launch a IT Security curriculum in their school or just interested to broaden their IT curricula or teaching methodology.
Summary: After the curriculum development and the new new learning materials phase there will be implemented pilots by each educational partner. Also teachers training program will be planned and implemented. Finally educational actors will include the outcomes to their normal activities.
On 10 April 2017 at 13.00pm, Mikko Hyppönen, the world renowned information security expert, whose presentations always contain ample examples of topical information security incidents and events that have endangered the privacy of Internet users delivered a public lecture at the Mektory innovation centre (TTU). The lecture was moderated by Raido Orumets, head of Baltic Computer Systems cyber security center.
"Hyppönen is considered to be a rock star in the world of information security. He is a very experienced performer and the content of his presentations is not technically complicated, which often tends to be an issue with presentations in the field. Real life examples of the findings of the anti-virus laboratory, daily threats to computer users, and a fascinating overview of the criminal cyber world is guaranteed," said Raido Orumets, just before the event began. It certainly was not a regular lecture, listeners experienced a true spectacle.
Mikko Hyppönen is the head of the world's leading information security software maker F-Secure anti-virus laboratories, and he has been elected as one of the world's 50 most important Internet-related persons (PC World Magazine, March 2007). He has advised a variety of US, European and Asian government agencies on information security and is constantly performing in the world's most important security-related seminars. His articles have been published by global magazines such as Scientific American, Foreign Policy, and Virus Bulletin. Mikko Hyppönen owns the "Computer Virus screening" patent (US Patent 6,577,920). In addition to computer security issues he is involved in collecting and repairing old video games and game machines.
Baltic Computer Systems together with International partners are working with ITSVET project and bringing Mikko to Estonia was one of the cybersecurity activities supporting it. "We have to constantly rise cyber security awareness among users and IT specialists to keep increasing the protection level in our information systems. Public Lectures from professionals and international projects like ITSVET has shown great success rates", said Raido Orumets.
– VET schools will play the main role in delivering the labour market needs to students (future employees).
ITSVET Project has proceeded so far as planned. During the second period the main duty has been planning the curriculum for the program based on the research done during previous period.
There has been one project group meeting in Tallinn where the project plan was gone through and checked that every partner commit to their responsibilities. Also one of the streering group meeting has been held.
There utilisation of the research has continued by all partners and the need of working life has been transferred to the curriculum planning. Curriculum framework for ICT security experts has been planned and the detailed discussion about the content was carried out in the project meeting in December. During this spring the curriculum structure and the content will be developed further and finally localised by project partners. As the next stage the mapping of study material for the program will start and after that missing parts will be developed.
As a project we also faced an interesting ICT security case while our DSS system was attacked and encrypted by a cryptovirus which got in using a false e-mail address and was opened by a partner. All files were recovered by the Dropbox support system. It took 5 days and the project communication via DSS and uploading working documents was delayed.
The host of the third meeting, Ants Sild, welcomed all the partners and offered excellent facilities for the meeting.
Ants Sild, CEO of BCS Koolitus, coordinated the project timeplan.
Summary: After research phase the new ICT Security Curriculum will be planned, learning materials created, teachers coached and pilot tested. Finally educational actors will include the outcomes to their normal activities.
Scrum -pedagogy is planned to be utilised in the planned program. The first SCRUM-training has taken place in Kehtna, Estonia by BCS Koolitus AS on 9.-10-2.2017. All in all 25 ICT-teachers were coached.
During period three the Curriculum and it's localisation prosess will be finalised. The mapping of learning resources will be carried out by all the partners.
ITSVET project is developing occupational standards for IT security specialists on the basis of e-Competence Framework (eCF).
Why use the e-CF is explained in ITPE video series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QBvofzlVkE. In this video Ants Sild, ITSVET Partner Project Manager from BCS Koolitus, Estonia and other ITPE members explain their views.
ITSVET project web pages are live now!
The overall objective of the project is to develop a model for providing ICT Security skills on the Vocational Education level with needed support systems in order to better meet the needs of the employers and to reduce the skill gap on the labour market of the CBR.
VET schools will play the main role in delivering the labour market needs to students (future employees).