Open AccessReducing Security Concerns when Using Cloud Computing in Online Exams Case Study: General Associate Degree Examination (Shamel) in Jordan
Author(s) -
Mohamad M. Al-Laham
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of computer science and information technology/international journal of computer science and information technology (chennai. print)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-4660
pISSN - 0975-3826
DOI - 10.5121/ijcsit.2015.7611
Subject(s) - computer science , cloud computing , degree (music) , computer security , operating system , acoustics , physics
The SHAMEL Exam is the second important exam in Jordan; accordingly, the preservation of\udconfidentiality and security are the most important priorities of the exam managers. Recently, AL-Balqa\udApplied University (BAU) in Jordan has computerized the exam and one of the suggestions was to utilize\udthe cloud computing applications. However, cloud computing entails many security concerns that may have\udimpacts on the exam information security. This research discusses the current use the cloud computing in\udmany life aspects and then concentrate on online exams aspect; also, this research clarifies the tangible\udand intangible risks associated with cloud computing adoption. Then, the research examined a specific\udcase study related to the subject matter. Finally, this research explores the level of understanding risks and\udmethods may be used to reduce it and help in protecting data from unauthorized persons.\u