Do ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities to the school, each other, or both?
Explain the nature of the vulnerabilities ITACS students represent in the context(s) you chose?
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Qian Wang says
Yes, students and schools have information security vulnerabilities with each other.
Because of the strong correlation between the school and the students, the individual systems of the school have large data and different access controls, so there are more vulnerabilities.
Example: 1. The student information system is easy to be breached, resulting in the leakage of student information. 2. The access permission setting of the teacher management system is unreasonable, resulting in other personnel being able to change the information at will.
Yusen Luo says
Students can represent information security vulnerabilities to the school, each other, and both.
For example, students may fall prey to phishing emails, inadvertently disclosing their login credentials to attackers. This can compromise school systems and sensitive data.Students often use weak or easily guessable passwords, making it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access to school systems.By the way , Lack of awareness or training about information security best practices can lead students to engage in risky behaviors.
Students also might access other students’ personal information or academic records without permission, violating privacy and potentially leading to misuse of information.They might inadvertently share files or links containing malware with their peers, spreading infections across the network.
Ruoyu Zhi says
Yes, ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities to the school, each other, or both.
The reason why I say this is that there is a certain close connection between students and the school. The school’s information system contains a large amount of information, which leads to some vulnerabilities in the security of the information system to a certain extent.
Students can access the school’s information system to obtain their own information, such as names, and can also use illegal methods to obtain information from others, leading to the leakage of their information.
For schools, others can also take measures to obtain relevant information about the school, modify the content of the information, making it easy for others to steal internal information, thereby causing a series of security issues.
Yihan Wang says
From my perspective,ITACS students and school represent information security vulnerabilities to each other. And I think the risk come from the user of devices.
Firstly,from Vacca Chapter 2 ,we could know that“…Computer Users Are Unsophisticated:These “power users” have moved beyond application basics, but many still do not understand even basic security concepts. The “bad guys” send malware as attachments to email, asking recipients to open the attachment.”
For students,they always get various e-mails and links from school or companies which always need them to fill in some personal information. From the context above we could know that students barely have the awareness of information security,they do what mails ask. But what if some information thieves make a fake link or file,the students’ personal information will be leaked by themselves. And those ‘bad guys’ may cause some damage to school by using students’ account number and pass word.
Secondly,I want to say is that teachers may be the vulnerabilities to the students,too. As we all know,school is not running like a company which regard their information as intangible assets. However the students’ information served by school actually values for some person outside the school.
Vacca Chapter 2 mentioned that “Data Accessible From Anywhere:… many business professionals want access to data from anywhere they work, on a variety of devices. ”
To be convenient, teachers now may request access to data and contact information on their laptops, desktops, home computers, and mobile devices. And they may pass the file of students’ information through WeChat,QQ or other third-party systems. What’s more, they may use MONET or Wifi of school or even Starbucks. The data package of students is vulnerable.
Menghe LI says
There exist mutual information security weaknesses between students and schools. Such as Password mismanagement: Using weak passwords, reusing passwords, or using the same password on multiple platforms increases the risk of account compromise.
Software update lag: Failing to update operating systems, browsers, and applications promptly can leave known vulnerabilities unpatched, increasing the risk of system attacks.
Menghe LI says
(1) Yes.(2) Such as Password mismanagement: Using weak passwords, reusing passwords, or using the same password on multiple platforms increases the risk of account compromise.
Software update lag: Failing to update operating systems, browsers, and applications promptly can leave known vulnerabilities unpatched, increasing the risk of system attacks.
Dongchang Liu says
Students can pose information security vulnerabilities to both the school and each other.
For the school, students often need access to sensitive systems and data. If not properly regulated, this can lead to data breaches or misuse. Additionally, students’ lack of experience can result in mistakes that inadvertently expose the school’s sensitive information. Experimental activities, if not properly supervised, can unintentionally create security gaps or system disruptions.
Among students, security vulnerabilities also exist. When collaborating on projects and sharing information, poor security practices by one student can jeopardize others, such as through the spread of malware via insecure file-sharing methods. The competitive academic environment can lead to unethical behaviors, such as unauthorized access to peers’ work or personal information.
Yifei Que says
Yes.The students of ITACS do represent potential information security vulnerabilities for the school, each other, or both. The nature of these vulnerabilities depends on the environment and specific circumstances in which they operate.
The fragility of schools:
(1) Access permissions: ITACS students are often granted access to sensitive school systems and data due to their courses and projects. If students abuse or abuse these privileges, it may lead to data leaks, system downtime, or other security incidents.
(2) Internal threat: ITACS students, as internal personnel familiar with the school’s IT infrastructure, may pose a threat if they have malicious intent. They may exploit vulnerabilities in the system or exploit their access privileges to steal sensitive information.
(3) Social Engineering: ITACS students, especially those with strong technical skills, may be tempted to use social engineering techniques to gain unauthorized access to systems or information. This may include phishing attacks, disguise, or other manipulation techniques.
Vulnerability between each other:
(1) Collaborative projects: In collaborative projects, ITACS students often share sensitive information, code, or certificates. If a student mishandles this information, it may pose a security risk to their teammates.
(2) Competition and competition: In a highly competitive academic environment, some ITACS students may attempt to gain an unfair advantage by exploiting vulnerabilities in peer systems or accounts. This may include password guessing, malware attacks, or other malicious activities.
Jianan Wu says
When discussing whether ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities, we need to consider multiple aspects. These aspects include students’ knowledge level, practical experience, moral concepts, and the specific environment they are in.
Firstly, ITACS students themselves are not directly equivalent to information security vulnerabilities. However, they may become potential risk factors in certain contexts such as school, each other, or between the two, depending on their behavior and decision-making.
School environment:
Knowledge level and practical experience: Students may be in the learning stage, and their understanding of certain safety practices may not be deep or comprehensive enough. They may inadvertently introduce safety risks during tasks or experiments.
Moral concept: Although most students will abide by academic and professional ethics, there is still a possibility that a small number of students may use their learned knowledge to engage in illegal or malicious activities.
Access permissions: Students may have access to the school network, and if they abuse these permissions, it may lead to data leakage or other security issues.
Interaction between each other:
Knowledge sharing: In academic exchanges and collaborations, students may unintentionally disclose important data by sharing sensitive information or unauthorized materials.
Malicious competition: In some cases, there may be malicious competition among students who may attempt to obtain research results or exam answers from others through unfair means.
Social engineering: Students may become targets of social engineering attacks, and attackers may use their trust or curiosity to obtain sensitive information.
Vulnerability nature:
Technical vulnerabilities: Students may introduce technical vulnerabilities due to insufficient knowledge or limited practical experience, such as configuration errors, code defects, etc.
Management loopholes: Schools or student teams may have management negligence, such as improper access control, inadequate security policies, etc.
Social engineering vulnerabilities: Due to students’ trust or curiosity, they may be more susceptible to social engineering attacks.
In summary, although ITACS students themselves are not directly equated with information security vulnerabilities, they may become potential risk factors in certain contexts within schools, between each other, or between the two.
Mengfan Guo says
Information security vulnerabilities may arise unintentionally during the design, development, deployment, or configuration of a system, or they may result from programming errors, improper configuration, or design flaws. The existence of vulnerabilities provides exploitable opportunities for attackers, who can gain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, compromise system functionality, or perform other malicious activities through vulnerabilities. Due to the lack of information security education, students may access the personal information or academic records of other students without permission, violating privacy and potentially leading to misuse of information. Such behavior is not only a violation of privacy rights, but may also cause damage to the reputation of the school and the trust relationship between students. In addition, students may also inadvertently share files or links containing malware with their peers, thus spreading the infection on the network. In this case, the careless behavior of students may lead to the entire school network suffered from viruses or malware, bringing serious threats to the security of the school information system.
Zhichao Lin says
Yes, ITACS students can represent information security vulnerabilities to the school.
For example: students can accidentally cause security breaches through misconfigurations, improper handling of sensitive data, or by falling prey to phishing attacks. Students may be targeted by external attackers through social engineering techniques, leading them to inadvertently provide access to secure systems or sensitive information.
Xinyue Zhang says
Yes, it is possible that there is an information security breach between the student and the school. These vulnerabilities may include:
1. The school may have security loopholes in the process of managing student information, resulting in the illegal acquisition or disclosure of students’ personal information such as name, address, and contact information.
2. There may be a vulnerability in the school’s student management system that could result in students’ academic scores being accessed or tampered with by unauthorized personnel.
3. There may be loopholes in the school’s network system, which may be used by hackers to attack, thus affecting the information security of students.
In order to prevent these security risks, schools can take a series of measures, including strengthening network security protection, strengthening information security awareness training for staff and students, and adopting encryption technology to protect data.
Weifan Qiao says
Yes. Students can represent information security vulnerabilities to the school each other.
For example, the network environment on university campuses is complex, and students often use public WiFi, campus networks, etc., which pose significant security risks. Hackers may exploit these vulnerabilities to steal personal information of students, such as names, student IDs, passwords, etc., in order to further attack students’ personal accounts, social media, etc.
Fang Dong says
I think ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities to the school, both and each other. The nature of the vulnerabilities ITACS students represent as follows:
Students may not understand how to protect their accounts, passwords and personal information, or how to recognize and avoid attacks such as phishing. Students may not take appropriate measures to protect their personal devices, such as using strong passwords, regularly updating software, or installing antivirus software.
While students often have a high level of proficiency with new technologies and social media platforms, they may lack the necessary information security skills, such as identifying suspicious links, the importance of software updates, and how to use public Wi-Fi securely. And students may share personal information on unsecured platforms or store data on unsecured storage devices, increasing the risk of data breaches.
Another is that students are prone to information security in terms of network authorization, such as using unauthorized software or bypassing network security measures.
Ao Li says
ITACS students may represent information security vulnerabilities to both the school and each other.
To the school, ITACS students may pose a risk due to access to sensitive systems and data. They may inadvertently compromise the school’s network or systems through poor security practices, such as using weak passwords, downloading malicious software, or falling victim to phishing attacks.
To each other, ITACS students may also be vulnerable to security threats. They may be targeted by other students or external hackers seeking to steal their research, personal information.
Zijian Tian says
ITACS students and schools will represent information security vulnerabilities with each other.
Firstly, students are external users of various school systems, which means they have a certain level of access to and ability to edit school data. As long as users can interact with data sources and systems, even if these interactions are restricted by the school’s IT department, risks can arise. For example, when students input personal information without using a firewall or while logging into the system from an insecure environment (such as a public computer in a café), their accounts may be compromised. SQL injection attacks exploit this by inserting malicious code into user input fields. Once hackers obtain user accounts, they can launch further attacks, making students unwitting accomplices in data theft.
Secondly, the school’s databases and physical hard drives store a vast amount of student information, which inevitably brings risks related to data storage and transmission. These risks include malicious network hijacking, remote control attacks, physical disasters, and even internal personnel misconduct. If the school’s security measures are inadequate, these issues can make the school a source of vulnerabilities, threatening the privacy and security of student information.
Yucheng Hou says
Yes, there can be information security breaches between students and schools. These vulnerabilities may include: 1. A security flaw in the school’s personal information management system could result in the disclosure of sensitive student information (such as name, address and contact information) to unauthorized individuals or institutions. 2. If the management system of student scores and academic records is infiltrated by hackers, students’ academic scores may be illegally accessed or even tampered with, causing adverse effects on students. 3. If a school’s network infrastructure is not properly protected, it could become a target for hackers, compromising the security and privacy of students’ information.
Menghe LI says
There exist mutual information security weaknesses between students and schools. Such as Password mismanagement: Using weak passwords, reusing passwords, or using the same password on multiple platforms increases the risk of account compromise.
Software update lag: Failing to update operating systems, browsers, and applications promptly can leave known vulnerabilities unpatched, increasing the risk of system attacks.
Jingyu Jiang says
Yes, ITACS students presented information security vulnerabilities to the schools, each other, or both.
Students do not have a strong awareness of the protection of information security. As information sharers of schools, it is easy to spread information as curiosity prey, which leads to loopholes in information security. Moreover, there are a large number of students and a large amount of information that needs to be protected. If there is an unreasonable access rights problem, it is easy to lead to a large amount of information leakage.
Tongjia Zhang says
ITACS, typically referring to Information Technology and Cybersecurity programs or students, does not inherently represent information security vulnerabilities to a school, their peers, or both. However, there are potential vulnerabilities that may arise in specific contexts involving ITACS students.ITACS students have information security vulnerabilities for each other.
1.Competition and Collaboration: In an academic environment, there is always a competitive aspect, especially in technical fields. ITACS students working on similar projects may try to gain an unfair advantage by exploiting vulnerabilities in their peers’ work.
2.Shared Resources: If ITACS students share resources, such as servers or collaboration tools, one student’s lack of security practices could affect the others.
3.Social Engineering: ITACS students, being aware of cybersecurity techniques, may be more prone to using social engineering tactics against their peers to gain information or access.
Luxiao Xue says
In some cases, if ITACS students do not have the appropriate training, understanding, or ethical awareness of information security, they represent an information security breach to some extent.
For example, if students lack knowledge about secure coding practices or the proper handling of sensitive data, they may accidentally introduce vulnerabilities into systems or applications in a school environment. This could affect the security of the school’s IT infrastructure. For students, a lack of awareness about sharing passwords, or not properly securing their devices and accounts, can lead to information being compromised and potentially exposing vulnerabilities to each other.
Chaoyue Li says
ITACS Information security vulnerabilities that students may bring to the school environment primarily include unauthorized access and security breaches of equipment and software that may affect the overall information security of the school. Vulnerabilities to each other, on the other hand, are primarily in the form of social engineering attacks and data breaches, which could affect the security and privacy of individual student information
Unauthorized access: ITACS students may gain access to school systems and sensitive data through legal or illegal means
Device and Software Vulnerabilities: devices and software used by students may have security vulnerabilities that can be an entry point for attacks
Yuqing Yin says
Yes, there can be information security breaches between students and schools.Vulnerabilities include the possibility that students could gain unauthorized access to other students’ personal information or academic records, violating privacy and potentially leading to misuse of information. Such behavior not only violates the right to privacy, but may also damage the reputation of the school and the trust relationship between students. In addition, students may inadvertently share files or links containing malware with other students, thereby spreading the virus on the network.
Yi Zheng says
There is a strong correlation between students and schools, each school system has a large amount of data, access control methods are different, so there are more loopholes. Students can fall victim to phishing e-mails that inadvertently reveal their login credentials to attackers, endangering school systems and sensitive data. Students often use weak or predictable passwords, making it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access to school systems. Students may also have unauthorized access to other students' personal information or study records, violating privacy and potentially leading to the misuse of information. They may inadvertently share files or links containing malware with peers, spreading the virus throughout the network.
Kang Shao says
Yes, ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities.
First of all, students lack social practice experience and are more likely to believe untrue information. Secondly, a good school information system is usually crowded, which makes security loopholes and chaos more common. The school information system is based on students’ information. Therefore, students are easy to leak their own information and also easy to become a tool for others to illegally obtain students’ information.
Yahan Dai says
I think ITACS students can represent information security vulnerabilities to the school, each other, or both. This is because they may not be aware of the importance of protecting sensitive information and may inadvertently expose it to potential threats.For example,students may share sensitive information, such as their social security number or financial information, on social media or other public platforms. This can make them vulnerable to identity theft and financial fraud.
Additionally, students may engage in behaviors that increase their risk of being targeted by cybercriminals, such as:
1.Using weak passwords,which makes it easier for cybercriminals to gain access to their accounts and potentially steal sensitive information.
2.Using unsecured networks that can be easily accessed by cybercriminals and allow them to intercept sensitive information transmitted over the network.
3.Clicking on suspicious links, students may receive emails or messages with links that appear to be legitimate but are actually designed to steal their login credentials or install malware on their devices. Clicking on these links can compromise their personal information and put the school’s network at risk.
Therefore, it is important for schools to educate students on information security best practices and implement policies and procedures to protect sensitive information.
Yimo Wu says
ITACS students can represent information security vulnerabilities to both the school and each other.
Nature of Vulnerabilities:
1. To the School:
(1) Insider Threats: Students with access to sensitive systems and data may intentionally or unintentionally misuse their access.
(2) Phishing and Social Engineering: Students may fall victim to phishing attacks, leading to compromised school systems.
(3) Weak Passwords: Use of weak or reused passwords can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access.
2.To Each Other:
(1) Data Sharing: Sharing sensitive information among students without proper security measures can lead to data breaches.
(2) Malware Spread: Infected devices can spread malware to other students’ devices through shared networks or removable media.
(3) Unauthorized Access: Students may attempt to access each other’s accounts or data without permission.
Ao Zhou says
In my opinion, ITACS students and schools are representatives of information security vulnerabilities to each other. We believe that the risk comes from those who are using the device.
First, as Vacca chapter 2 says, “… computer users are not complicated. Although these advanced users are beyond the basics of the application, many still don’t understand the basic concept of security. The bad guys send the malicious software as an attachment to the email and force the recipient to open the attachment.
If you are a student, you will always receive emails and links from your school or company and these emails and links will always require you to fill in your personal information. As can be seen from Wu’s situation, students have little awareness of information security. However, some scammers may create fake links or files and expose students’ personal information. Such “bad guys” may damage the school by using student account numbers and passwords.
The next thing I want to say is that the teacher may also be a weakness of the students. We all know that schools, unlike companies, do not consider their information as an intangible asset. However, the information that schools provide to students is valuable to some people outside the university.
According to Chapter 2 of Vacca, “access data from anywhere:… many business professionals want to access data from different devices, from wherever they work.”
Instructors can now request access to data and contacts from laptops, desktops, home computers, and mobile devices. They can also transfer student information files via WeChat, QQ, or other third-party systems. More importantly, they can use MoNet or school, and even Starbucks WiFi. Student packets are vulnerable.
Wenhan Zhao says
Yes, ITACS students represent information security vulnerabilities to the school and each other.
In the school, students can represent information security vulnerabilities, maybe adversarial, maybe accidental. If it’s adversarial, in some cases, students may intentionally engage in malicious activities, such as hacking into school systems to steal sensitive information, If it’s accidental, students may inadvertently disclose sensitive information or become victims of phishing scams.
Yifan Yang says
Yes
ITACS students themselves do not equate to information security breaches, but in a school environment, between students, or in between, they can become potential risk factors. Students’ knowledge level, practical experience, moral concept and specific environment will affect their behavior and decision making. In a school environment, students may be in a learning phase and their understanding of certain security practices may not be deep or comprehensive enough, potentially leading to security risks. Students can abuse access, leading to data breaches or other security issues. Knowledge sharing and malicious competition among students can lead to data breaches or security issues. Students can become targets of social engineering attacks, where attackers can exploit their trust or curiosity to gain access to sensitive information. Technical and administrative vulnerabilities can lead to security issues, while students may be more vulnerable to social engineering attacks.
Baowei Guo says
ITACS students can represent information security weaknesses.
For schools, students of ITACS often have extensive knowledge of network security, which may be a double-edged sword. If students intentionally abuse their skills, they may use the school network, access sensitive data or cause interference. Even if there is no malice, students may inadvertently introduce loopholes through mistakes or negligence.
For students, students may inadvertently share sensitive personal data, leading to privacy problems. In a highly competitive academic environment, students may try to sabotage each other’s work, whether for competitive advantage or out of malice.
Ziyi Wan says
Yes.ITACS students are part of the school network system. They use school resources to learn and complete the curriculum. If a school’s network is not properly secured, students may inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities through their activities.
Second, ITACS students often engage in research and experimentation as part of their learning process. This can involve setting up test environments, penetration testing, and other activities that, if not managed properly, can lead to unintended consequences.
Finally, students may not always be aware of the safety implications of their actions. For example, they may inadvertently download malware, fall into phishing traps, or misconfigure their systems, and ITCS students, like everyone else, can become targets for social engineering attacks. Attackers may use their trust or lack of experience to gain access to school resources or information.
Ziyi Wan says
Yes.ITACS students are part of the school network system. They use school resources to learn and complete the curriculum. If a school’s network is not properly secured, students may inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities through their activities.
Second, ITACS students often engage in research and experimentation as part of their learning process. This can involve setting up test environments, penetration testing, and other activities that, if not managed properly, can lead to unintended consequences.
Finally, students may not always be aware of the safety implications of their actions. For example, they may inadvertently download malware, fall into phishing traps, or misconfigure their systems, and ITCS students, like everyone else, can become targets for social engineering attacks. Attackers may use their trust or lack of experience to gain access to school resources or information.