November 14, 2003

Awareness of Computer-Security Threats Is Still Inadequate, Report Warns

By DAN CARNEVALE

Despite efforts by colleges to secure their computer networks, the systems are still vulnerable to attacks by hackers and viruses, according to a study released by Educause, an education-technology consortium.

Students and faculty members are not adequately educated about security threats, the report says, and institutions are struggling to balance network security with an open academic environment.

The report, "Information Technology Security: Governance, Strategy, and Practice

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