e-security and e-commerce
All members of the school community can implement measures to protect their home computers and the integrity of school and personal files when used outside the school network.
e-security is the process of ensuring that electronic information is:
- kept safe from corruption
- kept safe from malicious attack
- effectively protected to prevent unauthorised access.
Generally, school networks are underpinned by e-security measures recommended by local education authorities. These measures aim to minimise security risks to computers on school networks.
Consequences of poor e-security
Computers that are not adequately protected against online threats can potentially:
- compromise the operating system, enabling a remote attacker to control the computer’s functions
- provide access to sensitive personal information
- be unintentionally exposed to viruses, via email, USB sticks or file downloads
- corrupt files leading to information loss.
Managing the risks
Schools can help students manage the risks associated with poor e-security by:
The Stay Smart Online website hosts the Budd:e Cybersecurity Education package, designed to raise cybersecurity awareness of primary and secondary school students. The Budd:e Cybersecurity Education Package consists of two activity-based learning modules, one for primary and one for secondary school students.
Visit: www. budd-e.staysmartonline.gov.au/
Stay Smart Online
The Australian Government’s cybersecurity website provides information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.