Romanian Cyber Security Journal / Fall 2023, No. 2, Vol. 5

Data Security Mechanisms of the Health E-learning System: Case Study

Lidia BĂJENARU, Claudiu GURA, Ion SMEUREANU

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Abstract

E-learning platforms have become a popular solution for education, providing access to high-quality educational content from any place where there are Internet connections. However, these platforms are also the target of cyber attacks as they may contain sensitive data. Security is a critical issue, especially for highly interactive applications based on heterogeneous distributed architectures. The security mechanisms of e-learning systems are primarily meant to protect against illegal access to information so that confidentiality and integrity can be guaranteed. This paper highlights some key security aspects that must be considered in the development and use of an e-learning platform, while proposing a holistic approach to security systems. An ontology-based e-learning platform for health management professionals is presented along with its architectural components, with an accent on the security component and its role in ensuring the optimal and safe use of a system.

Keywords

Health, Management, Ontology, e-learning, cyber attacks, data security