Cyber security and Policy in Higher Education

300-400 words

As we look forward to public policy development in higher education in the future, one issue that cannot be overlooked is the increasing reliance on technology.  A number of resulting concerns may be at the center of policies, such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and IT accessibility.

From a review of the readings below reflect upon trends emerging in higher education. M. K. Powell's address was delivered in 2004; to what extent are his points valid today, given the evidence in the other readings?

Readings

• Read O'Neil, M. (2014). Data breaches put a dent in colleges' finances as well as reputations. Chronicle of Higher Education, pages A6–A8.
• Read Zalaznick, M. (2013). Cyberattacks on the rise. University Business, 16(10), pages 32–36.

Use the Internet to complete the following:

• Powell, M. K. (2004). Preserving internet freedom: Guiding principles for the industry. Retrieved from http://www.jthtl.org/content/articles/V3I1/JTHTLv3i1_Powell.PDF