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Audit urges better online protection
System schools need better confidential information security online, according to UW System findings
Jacob McCormick
Issue date: 4/14/08 Section: News
"It's not what we'd call prevalent or widespread," Sprick said. "If people take reasonable precautions, they of course reduce the risk of victimization and potential jeopardy to their finances."
Senior Becky O'Brien said she isn't extremely worried that her personal information will be compromised in Eau Claire's system. She also said she has used her credit card online and is more worried about a Web site's credibility.
"I trust the school to take care of my information," she said. "I'm more concerned in making sure an online seller has a secure Web page."
Despite the recommendations for increased computer safety precautions, Giroux said they can only minimize, not eliminate, the problem of IT security.
"There are instances where we know we've had data security issues and they aren't going to go away," he said. "Nothing we do will stop people from trying to reach data networks and occasionally people succeed."
Still, Giroux said data security is a significant concern to everyone as people continue to give out more information to different networks.
"Nowadays, we have more and more personal data stored at various computer systems," he said. "It's definitely something we need to continue to keep an eye on."
Senior Becky O'Brien said she isn't extremely worried that her personal information will be compromised in Eau Claire's system. She also said she has used her credit card online and is more worried about a Web site's credibility.
"I trust the school to take care of my information," she said. "I'm more concerned in making sure an online seller has a secure Web page."
Despite the recommendations for increased computer safety precautions, Giroux said they can only minimize, not eliminate, the problem of IT security.
"There are instances where we know we've had data security issues and they aren't going to go away," he said. "Nothing we do will stop people from trying to reach data networks and occasionally people succeed."
Still, Giroux said data security is a significant concern to everyone as people continue to give out more information to different networks.
"Nowadays, we have more and more personal data stored at various computer systems," he said. "It's definitely something we need to continue to keep an eye on."
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