Information security threats analysis for E-learning

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to investigate and define the information security threats in e-learning environment. A threat analysis has been conducted for each application in Managed Learning Environment (MLE) system used in e-learning. The threats analysis was conducted according to the approach adapted from Microsoft. This study produce a list of information security threats per application used in e-learning and a matrix of threats' risk for e-learning. This study focused on vulnerabilities in application system and do not cover the vulnerabilities in host and network in e-learning. Thus, this study has revealed the information security threats specifically for applications in e-learning environment. The results of the threats analysis can be used as guidance to e-learning provider in implementing e-learning security strategy. The results can also be a guide for the e-learning users to increase their awareness on the potential threats in e-learning environment. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.