Dr. Robert Folden
With an Ed.D. in Developmental Education, Instructional Systems and Design and a MS in e-Commerce, Dr. Folden is involved in various areas of Informatics. With his varied industry background in information systems: being a network administrator, a database administrator, to programmer, he has spent many years learning the use of information systems to support many aspects of business and education. He is involved in the information security arena in a variety of capacities. His courses at Texas A&M University-Commerce cover business administration and various aspects of management information systems.
Courses Taught
- BA 595 Applied Business Research.
- MIS 315 Information Systems Security & Risk Management.
- MIS 522 Business Process Analysis and Design.
- MIS 523 Programming Logic
- MIS 524 Telecommunications, Networking & Security
- MIS 526 Database Management
Office Hours
- Monday 11:00 am until noon.
- Wednesday 9:00 am until noon and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Other times by special appointment.
Book Review
Spring Security 3.1
Security on the Internet is an important consideration, both to the user and the provider. We know that security is best provided from the beginning of the program development, rather than being bolted on later in the process. Because websites involve many different technologies, it is important that each of them provide the same level of security if the site is to be secure. Because the threats are a moving target, it can be difficult for individual programmers to be aware of all of the risks that may exist. To overcome this difficulty, we have developed security frameworks to provide the programmers with the structure that provides the greatest opportunity of writing secure code. One such framework is Spring Security for Java applications.
With the recent spate of attacks targeting websites using Java, it is essential that all personnel responsible for their development need to ensure that proper security is wired into the project. For this reason many are looking for help in this area. As the authors’ state, “In an era where malware, criminals, and rogue employees are always present and actively testing software for exploits, smart and comprehensive use of security is a key element to any project for which you'll be responsible.” In Spring Security 3.1 by Packt Publishing, authors Robert Winch & Peter Mularien, provide a cookbook approach to writing secure Java code for websites. Using a simple Spring Web application to illustrate the points presented in the book. The authors begin with a brief introduction to Spring Security and then lead the readers through the development of a secure application. They have divided the book into four basic sections in 15 chapters. The first part of the book (section 1, chapters 1 & 2; and section 2, chapter 3) provide the Spring Security novice with the information necessary to understand the rest of the book. Section 2 (chapters 3-9) covers authentication technologies, while section 3 (chapters 10-12) covers authorization. The last section (chapters 13-15) covers a variety of specialized topics. This approach allows the reader to use the book as a reference tools during the coding process to ensure that they are developing a secure website.
The book is written in an easy to read style with plenty of examples and downloadable code for the reader to use to follow the process and the logic of developing a secure website.
Winch, Robert; Mularien, Peter. Spring Security 3.1. Packt Publishing, 2011
Publications
2012 Networking Security Fundamentals Course for Cengage Learning’s Course 360 Series
2012 Ethical Hacker Course for Cengage Learning’s Course 360 Series
2012 Computer Forensics Course for Cengage Learning’s Course 360 Series
2011 Programming Logic Course for Cengage Learning’s Course 360 Series
2011 Visual Basic Course for Cengage Learning’s Course 360 Series
2011 General Perspective on Learning Management Systems, In Babo, R. & Azevedo, A. (Eds.), Higher Education Institutions and Learning Management Systems: Adoption and Standardization.
2010 Introduction to Business, In Parnell, J. (Ed.), Business English.
2010 Why Business is Important, In Parnell, J. (Ed.), Business English.
2008 What do you know? AMCIS SIG-Health Newsletter, Association for Information Systems on Healthcare Related Research, 2(1).
2007 Applied versus Basic Research. Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Winter 2007.
2006 Qualitative Versus Quantitative Research Methods. Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Spring 2006.
2006 EMS Grant Writing: An Introduction. (With Jeffrey Benes, Liz Criss, Bill Raynovich, Chris Ryther) Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Winter 2006.
2005 Decision-making Methods using the Normal Distribution. (With Dr. Ken Bandy) Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Fall 2005.
2005 Developing a Useable Research Question – Part Three. Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Spring 2005.
2005 Foundational Concepts for Understanding Statistical Research. (With Dr. Ken Bandy) Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Spring 2005.
2005 Writing an Abstract, Part Two, Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Winter 2005.
2004 Writing an Abstract, Part I, Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Summer 2004.
2004 Questioning Research, Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Pittsburg, PA, Spring 2004.
2003 White Paper: Internet-Based Distributed Learning in EMS Education. National Association of EMS Educators, November 10, 2003.
2003 Position Paper: The Use of Internet-Based Distributed Learning in EMS Education. National Association of EMS Educators, November 10, 2003.
2003 Introduction to Business, Business English, Higher Education Press, Shanghi, China.
2003 Why Business is Important, Business English, Higher Education Press, Shanghi, China.
2002 Continuing Education and Evidence Based Practice, Domain3, National Association of EMS Educators, Carnegie, PA, Fall 2002
1998 Delivery of Training in Rural Areas: A Multifactored Problem in Higher Education and Economic Development: Toward a More Effective Union, The Texas Local Economic Development Series, Wyman, S. & Wyman, M, eds., UT Arlington, 1998
1992 The Present and Future of Distance Learning in Post Secondary Institutions in the South. Journal of Learning Improvement, 1, (1), p. 13-15
12/89 Hemodynamic Monitoring, a training videotape for Critical Care Nurses on the insertion and use of the Swan Ganz Catheter.
1989 Who's Calling Your Shots (a computer program)
1989 Good Nutrition for Better Health, a health education videotape for patients with Diabetes.
