Computer Security Threats: Student Confidence In Their Knowledge of Common Threats

Authors

George Schmidt, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Margaret Tanner, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Thomas Hayes, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Abstract

This paper investigates the possible existence of overconfidence by business students in their knowledge of different types of malware that may be present in current computer information systems. This article focuses on the students’ ability to understand and identify three main types: viruses, Trojans and spyware. The results are consistent with research suggesting that many students believe their computer knowledge is adequate (Weston and Barker, 2002), when the opposite may be true. Further, in an educational settings, students’ overconfidence in their computer knowledge exacerbates the problem of faculty falsely assuming that students have adequate computer knowledge (Messineo and DeOllas, 2005).

Volume

3

Issue

1

First Page

211

Last Page

215

DOI

10.58809/DPCR2816

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Recommended Citation

Schmidt, George; Tanner, Margaret; and Hayes, Thomas (2007) "Computer Security Threats: Student Confidence In Their Knowledge of Common Threats," Journal of Business & Leadership: Research, Practice, and Teaching (2005-2012): Vol. 3: No. 1, Article 26.
DOI: 10.58809/DPCR2816
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/jbl/vol3/iss1/26