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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.
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Mohd Alwi, N.H., Fan, IS. (2010). Information Security Threats Analysis for E-Learning. In: Lytras, M.D., et al. Technology Enhanced Learning. Quality of Teaching and Educational Reform. TECH-EDUCATION 2010. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 73. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13166-0_41
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