DocumentCode :
683576
Title :
E-Learning Software Security: Tested for Security Vulnerabilities & Issues
Author :
Violettas, George E. ; Theodorou, Tryfon L. ; Stephanides, George C.
Author_Institution :
ICT Dept., Tech. Trainers Coll. (TTC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
fYear :
2013
fDate :
7-9 May 2013
Firstpage :
233
Lastpage :
240
Abstract :
This paper intends to shed light on the security problems faced by e-learning software, which, until now has not been systematically tested for vulnerabilities and weaknesses. These result to web programs exposed to attacks that are fairly easy to implement. Additionally, e-learning software deals with intelligent, studious individuals, The intended audience for the product has the knowledge, or is potentially being taught the knowledge, to compromise the software. The problem is that in a situation like this, the compromised software remains unrevealed, probably for ever, because the beneficiaries have absolutely no need to reveal their findings, but rather exploit the very best of it.
Keywords :
Internet; computer aided instruction; security of data; Web programs; e-learning software security; electronic learning; security issues; security vulnerabilities; software compromise; Communities; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Security; Software; Testing; electronic learning; information security; web design;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
e-Learning "Best Practices in Management, Design and Development of e-Courses: Standards of Excellence and Creativity" , 2013 Fourth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Manama
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ECONF.2013.66
Filename :
6745547
Link To Document :
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