Network and Data Transfer Security Management in Higher Educational Institutions

2022 ◽  
pp. 514-532
Author(s):  
Winfred Yaokumah ◽  
Alex Ansah Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Data Transfer ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Media Access Control ◽  
Media Access ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Public Networks ◽  
Defense In Depth ◽  
Higher Educational

This chapter explored communications security through the use of an empirical survey to assess the extent of network and data transfer security management in Ghanaian higher educational institutions. Network security management controls consist of monitoring of networks, posture checking, network segmentation, and defense-in-depth. Data transfer security management includes encryption, media access control, and protection of data from public networks. Data were collected from information technology (IT) personnel. The ISO/IEC 21827 maturity model for assessing IT security posture was used to measure the controls. Overall, the result showed that the institutions were at the planned stage of communications security management. In particular, network monitoring, defense-in-depth, and the protection of data from public networks were the most applied controls. Conversely, posture checking was the least applied control. Higher educational institutions need to review their communications security plans and better manage network and data transfer security controls to mitigate data breaches.

Network and Data Transfer Security Management in Higher Educational Institutions

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Winfred Yaokumah ◽  
Alex Ansah Dawson
Keyword(s):  
Data Transfer ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Media Access Control ◽  
Media Access ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Public Networks ◽  
Defense In Depth ◽  
Higher Educational

This chapter explored communications security through the use of an empirical survey to assess the extent of network and data transfer security management in Ghanaian higher educational institutions. Network security management controls consist of monitoring of networks, posture checking, network segmentation, and defense-in-depth. Data transfer security management includes encryption, media access control, and protection of data from public networks. Data were collected from information technology (IT) personnel. The ISO/IEC 21827 maturity model for assessing IT security posture was used to measure the controls. Overall, the result showed that the institutions were at the planned stage of communications security management. In particular, network monitoring, defense-in-depth, and the protection of data from public networks were the most applied controls. Conversely, posture checking was the least applied control. Higher educational institutions need to review their communications security plans and better manage network and data transfer security controls to mitigate data breaches.

Availability and preferences for information services to visually impaired tertiary students in Delhi

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Kumar Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

PurposeThe study aims to understand the information services provided to visually impaired users in Indian universities. Further, the study identifies the nuances of information system for visually impaired (ISVI) development suitable to the requirements of the visually impaired community in Indian higher educational institutions.Design/methodology/approachA two-fold methodology was followed in the study: (1) empirical survey and (2) information system design and development. The empirical survey was conducted in Indian higher educational institutions wherein 316 responses were collected including 185 (58.5%) undergraduate and 131 (41.5%) postgraduate students. A stratified random sampling technique was used in data collection. Empirical study findings were further used as a basis for ISVI design and development for addressing the information requirements of visually impaired users.FindingsThe study found that 232 respondents (73.2%) access the Internet every day. “Surprisingly, 143 respondents (45.3%) revealed that no digital infrastructure is available in their institutions, while 173 respondents (54.7%) stated digital infrastructure is available. A total of 210 respondents (75.9%) highlighted that the interface of open access (OA) resources is not designed as per visually impaired (VI) students' requirements. information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is not up to the mark revealed as by 34 respondents (10.7 percent) and was rated ‘poor.’” A total of 268 respondents (90.2%) expressed that their institution should develop the information system to full their information needs.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is conducted in only one state in India due to financial hindrances. Visually impaired students studying in other states of India are not covered in the study, which may have different perception about the design and development of information system for the visually impaired.Practical implicationsAn online ISVI is designed and developed under the study, which is accessible at http://www.isvi.in. Furthermore, the findings of the study may also be used by administrators of the higher educational institutions for building ICT infrastructure for visually impaired students.Originality/valueNo study has been conducted in Indian higher educational institutions for understanding the availability and preferences of information services to visually impaired tertiary students.

Hygienic assessment of learning environment conditions (by the example of higher educational institutions of the city of Ufa)

2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 405-411
Author(s):  
Elena Ju. Gorbatkova
Keyword(s):  
Ionizing Radiation ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽  
Average Relative Humidity ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The City

Introduction. The important factors affecting health and performance of young people are the conditions of education, in particular, a comfortable microclimate in the classrooms of higher educational institutions. Materials and methods. In view of the urgency of this problem, an analysis was made of the microclimate parameters of educational organizations of different profiles (Ufa city, the Republic of Bashkortostan). 294 classrooms were studied in 22 buildings of 4 leading universities in Ufa. A total of 3,822 measurements were taken to determine the parameters of the microclimate. The analysis of ionizing radiation in the aerial environment of classrooms. There was performed determination of radon and its affiliated products content. In order to assess the conditions and lifestyle of students of 4 higher educational institutions of the city of Ufa, we conducted an anonymous survey of 1,820 students of I and IV years of education. Results. The average temperature in the classrooms of all universities studied was 23.9±0.09 C. The average relative humidity in all classrooms was 34.2 ± 0.42%. Analysis of ionizing radiation (radon and its daughter products decay) in the aerial environment of the classrooms and sports halls located in the basement determined that the average annual equivalent equilibrium volumetric activity of the radon daughter products (EROA ± Δ222Rn) ranged from 28 ± 14 to 69 ± 34.5 meter, which meets the requirements established by SanPiN. Conclusion. The hygienic assessment of the microclimate parameters of educational institutions of various profile revealed a number of deviations from the regulated norms. The results indicate the need to control the parameters of the microclimate, both from the administration of universities, and from the professors. According to the results of the study, recommendations were prepared for the management of higher educational institutions in Ufa.

Scientific and Informational Almanac about Libraries, Publishing Houses and Higher Educational Institutions

2010 ◽  
pp. 122-124
Author(s):  
Valerii P. Leonov ◽  
Mariya G. Bokan ◽  
Nina V. Ponomareva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
State University ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Eastern State ◽  
Publishing Houses ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Far Eastern

On the publishing of scientific and informational almanac «Power of a Book: Library. Publishing House. Institute of Higher Education» by Far Eastern State University.

INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HELP OF INTELLECTUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
E.T. Mannopova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Higher Educational Institutions ◽  
Specific Approach ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
National Universities

This article describes the main approaches to the development of an intellectual information system for managing the educational process. When developing, the experience of some foreign and national universities is taken into account, taking into account the general principles of the educational process. The analysis showed that in the development of IP there is a need for a specific approach to the development of the system.

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