Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - ACLAS Alumni Spotlight

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – Dr. Nicola Amato | DBA Graduate, Educator, and ICT Specialist

With a rich career spanning academia and international affairs, Dr. Amato has made significant contributions as a university lecturer in Canada and Italy, teaching subjects like Database Design, Cryptography, and Steganography. Beyond the classroom, he is a published author, conference speaker, and active member of DeCifris and SICYNT, working to advance cryptographic culture and emerging technologies.

His expertise spans ICT, Information and Knowledge Management, and Strategic IT Leadership, and his recent achievement—earning a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from ACLAS—adds a new dimension to his impact as a leader in tech and education.

In his words:

“My experience at ACLAS was both enriching and transformative. The program offered the perfect blend of theory and application, and the international, supportive community helped expand my global perspective. I’m proud to be part of a college that champions academic excellence with flexibility and inclusion.”

Congratulations, Nicola Amato, and thank you for continuing to inspire through innovation, education, and leadership!

Cybersecurity Risk Management in a Digitally Interconnected World

In the modern digital economy, organizations face an unprecedented range of cyber threats that can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and erode stakeholder trust. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, the importance of a structured cybersecurity risk management approach becomes paramount. This paper explores the basics points of the principles, methodologies, and practices of cybersecurity risk management, drawing on internationally recognized frameworks such as NIST SP 800-37 and ISO/IEC 27005. It provides a starting point for further exploration of certain topics of interest. The discussion covers the threat landscape, risk assessment techniques, mitigation strategies, technological integration (e.g., AI and machine learning), and regulatory considerations. With a focus on resilience, adaptability, and proactive security, the paper aims to guide organizations toward developing robust, future-proof cybersecurity programs.

Read the full paper on:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/391612800_Cybersecurity_Risk_Management_in_a_Digitally_Interconnected_World 

Practical Disaster Recovery: Strategies, Methods, and Planning for IT Resilience

 This document outlines a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery (DR) as an essential component of IT resilience and business continuity. It presents practical strategies, methods, and tools to ensure that organizations can recover quickly and effectively from system failures, cyber-attacks, or natural disasters.

The paper defines the four critical phases of disaster recovery:

1. Planning and Preparation – Establishing DR goals, identifying critical systems, creating documentation, and setting up infrastructure.
2. Operating System Recovery – Repartitioning, formatting, and reinstalling the OS to restore the system environment.
3. Environment Configuration Recovery – Restoring system configurations to their pre-disaster state.
4. Application and Data Restoration – Recovering applications and user data to fully restore operations.

It evaluates a range of disaster recovery methods suitable for different environments, including:

• Manual Disaster Recovery (Windows/UNIX)
• Automated System Recovery (ASR)
• Enhanced Automated Disaster Recovery (EADR)
• One Button Disaster Recovery (OBDR)
• Disk Delivery Disaster Recovery (DDDR)
• Vendor-supported and third-party recovery tools

The document also emphasizes the importance of the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) within the broader Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Key DRP components include:

• Defined recovery goals (RTOs and RPOs)
• Assigned roles and responsibilities
• IT asset inventory
• Backup and restoration procedures
• Hot site configuration and use of cloud-based solutions

Modern tools such as Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) are highlighted as cost-effective, scalable, and secure options that enhance recovery capabilities while reducing infrastructure complexity.

The paper concludes that proactive disaster recovery planning, continuous testing, and leveraging cloud technologies are crucial for minimizing downtime, maintaining regulatory compliance, protecting customer data, and ensuring operational continuity in any organization.

Read the full paper on:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390665961_Practical_Disaster_Recovery_Strategies_Methods_and_Planning_for_IT_Resilience 

Una piacevole intervista negli studi televisivi di TG7 Basilicata

 Maggiori informazioni sul libro le trovate su: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DPHHR7TB

Articolo di oggi sulla rivista Controsenso

 

Presentazioni del libro Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata

 📖 Portiamo “II Brigantaggio in Basilicata” in giro per la Basilicata! 📖

Di recente ho presentato il mio libro Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata a Rionero in Vulture, in un evento davvero suggestivo (sulla mia pagina Facebook trovate foto e video delle interviste realizzate in quell’occasione 📷🎥).

Mi piacerebbe portare questa presentazione anche in altri paesi della Basilicata! Se qualche Pro Loco, associazione culturale o ente locale fosse interessato a ospitare tale evento, sarò felice di partecipare. Contattatemi pure in privato.

Se conoscete realtà che potrebbero essere interessate, aiutatemi a spargere la voce e a condividere questo post! 🙌

Grazie a tutti e viva la nostra storia! 🔥

Maggiori informazioni sul libro le trovate su: 

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DPHHR7TB 

Evento della presentazione del libro Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata

Ieri si è svolta a Rionero in Vulture la presentazione del libro Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata, nella terra del celebre brigante Carmine Crocco. L'evento si è svolto in un'atmosfera suggestiva, arricchita dalla presenza di figuranti in costume che rievocavano la vita dei briganti. Abbiamo approfondito il fenomeno del brigantaggio postunitario, esplorandone i risvolti storici e culturali. La serata si è conclusa con un momento conviviale, accompagnato da un assaggio del vino Aglianico Brigante Lucano, gentilmente offerto dalle Cantine D'Angelo.
Un sentito ringraziamento a tutti i partecipanti, che con il loro entusiasmo hanno reso speciale questo incontro! Un plauso particolare va al Centro Studi Leone XIII Basilicata che ci ha ospitati, a 7giorni Lucano Info Vulture 2021 e Antonio Petrino che hanno organizzato l'evento, al Gruppo  Storico I Briganti di Carmine Crocco - Rionero in Vulture che hanno impreziosito la serata con la loro presenza, e a tutti i giornalisti presenti.

Intervista Radio TV di fine evento: 

Alcune foto

Understanding ACID properties and their role in XML and Relational Databases

ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) is a set of properties that ensure reliable transactions in database systems. These properties are crucial for maintaining data integrity in environments where multiple operations may take place simultaneously.

Relational databases (RDBMS) are designed to fully support ACID properties, making them ideal for transactional applications. On the other hand, XML databases vary in their support for ACID compliance, depending on whether they are native XML databases or XML-enabled relational databases.

Continue reading on: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389979875_Understanding_ACID_properties_and_their_role_in_XML_and_Relational_Databases

Comparing XML and Relational Databases: advantages, disadvantages, and use cases for information storage and retrieval

This paper examines the key differences between XML databases and relational databases, focusing on their respective advantages and disadvantages in information storage and retrieval. By analyzing their strengths, limitations, and use cases, this comparison provides insight into how each database model performs in different data management scenarios. Understanding these differences is crucial for selecting the most suitable database system based on specific application requirements.

Click here to continue reading: 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389889002_Comparing_XML_and_Relational_Databases_advantages_disadvantages_and_use_cases_for_information_storage_and_retrieval

Presentazione del libro "Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata"

 ...per coloro che fossero interessati a questo evento che si terrà a Rionero in Vulture (PZ).

Maggiori informazioni su questo libro possono essere reperite su:

https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DPHHR7TB

LSD Magazine intervista Nicola Amato, autore del libro Il Brigantaggio in Basilicata

Il giornalista Oreste Roberto Lanza di LSD Magazine mi intervista sui temi inerenti al brigantaggio in Basilicata. 

Una bella intervista che potete leggere su https://www.lsdmagazine.com/2025/01/10/brigantaggio-in-basilicata-crimine-o-resistenza-in-diretta-da-aprilia-incontriamo-lautore-nicola-amato/

Maggiori informazioni su questo libro le trovate su https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0DPHHR7TB