While many people still think of the military aspect when it comes to security, as information technologists we know that the digital aspect is a growing threat for the future. Cyber security and information assurance are just two of the many topics that have become incredibly important. How do we develop software applications and hardware infrastructures that are dependable, resilient, and secure? We seek submissions that address ways for information technologists and information technology educators to enable a secure future, directly and through our students. This includes curriculum design considerations; cloud, Internet of Things, and Body Area Network deployments; NoSQL, Big Data, and Data Analytics; and other traditional and emerging IT technologies.