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Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'05)
State of ICT Security Management in the Institutions of Higher Learning in Developing Countries: Tanzania Case Study
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
July 05-July 08
ISBN: 0-7695-2338-2
Jabiri Kuwe Bakari, Stockholm University/Royal Institute of Technology
Charles N. Tarimo, Stockholm University/Royal Institute of Technology
Louise Yngstr?, Stockholm University/Royal Institute of Technology
Christer Magnusson, Stockholm University/Royal Institute of Technology

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is of strategic importance and essential functional requirements for many institutions of higher learning. In the developing world, ICT is achieving a breakthrough in management and teaching of online learning, which helps to cater for the increased student population. However the security of the information being processed, stored and exchanged is a growing concern to the management as the dependence on ICT for most of the institutions? core services functions is increasing.

This paper discusses the current state of ICT security management practices in three institutions of higher learning in Tanzania. The discussion includes the problems and consequences of ICT risks.

Citation:
Jabiri Kuwe Bakari, Charles N. Tarimo, Louise Yngstr?, Christer Magnusson, "State of ICT Security Management in the Institutions of Higher Learning in Developing Countries: Tanzania Case Study," icalt, pp.1007-1011, Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT'05), 2005
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