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Minimizing Security Vulnerabilities in High-Tech Classrooms

By Betül C. Özkan and Vedat Günay, State University of West Georgia

The Fight Against Vulnerability

The fight against viruses is somewhat easier and more straightforward when you have an anti-virus program installed on computers as well as on network servers. This creates anti-virus systems that update their tables daily. In addition, blocking and filtering options of e-mail programs help to minimize virus and spam infections. However, fighting against spam is much more difficult and complex than fighting viruses. The best solution is to keep your e-mail addresses as nonpublic as possible. You also must be aware of the limitations of your information systems, and never forget to back up your confidential information and data regularly.

References

Foster, A. 2004. "Insecure and Unaware: An Analysis of Campus Networks Reveals Gaps in Security." The Chronicle of Higher Education. 50 (35).

Mueller, S. "What is Spam?" From Spam.abuse.net. Online: http://spam.abuse.net/overview/whatisspam.shtml. Retrieved on May 19, 2004.

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Betül C. Özkan and Vedat Günay, State University of West Georgia, "Minimizing Security Vulnerabilities in High-Tech Classrooms," T.H.E. Journal, 8/1/2004, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16870

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