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US Department of Education, 2021
As a precursor to this annual report, in February 2018, the Department issued its "U.S. Department of Education Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years [FY] 2018-22" ("Strategic Plan") (see ED586968). The "Strategic Plan" establishes four broad, overarching goals--one goal each in the areas of K-12 education, postsecondary…
Descriptors: Public Agencies, Federal Government, Strategic Planning, Educational Planning
Basken, Paul – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2012
For some colleges and professors, classified research promises prestige and money. Powerhouses like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Johns Hopkins University have for decades run large classified laboratories. But most other universities either do not allow such research or conduct it quietly, and in small doses. The…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Research, Access to Information, Barriers
Telecommunications Policy Research Conference, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
In his paper, "European Needs and Attitudes towards Information Security," Richard I. Polis notes that the needs for security in computer systems, telecommunications, and media are rather uniform throughout Western Europe, and are seen as being significantly different from the needs in the United States. Recognition of these needs is,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Banking, Computer Security, Cryptography
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Prichard, Janet J.; MacDonald, Laurie E. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2004
On September 11th, 2001 the United States experienced the largest terrorist attack in its history. This event caused many government agencies to review their security practices and procedures. It also has raised awareness of other avenues that terrorists might pursue to achieve their goals, including cyber terrorism. Cyber terrorism can be…
Descriptors: Terrorism, Textbooks, Computer Security, Public Agencies
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1994
The use of information networks for business and government is expanding enormously. Government use of networks features prominently in plans to make government more efficient, effective, and responsive. But the transformation brought about by the networking also raises new concerns for the security and privacy of networked information. This…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Cryptography
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Colman, Sue – Australian Universities' Review, 1997
Issues of privacy, anonymity, and computer security emerging with advancing information technology are outlined, and implications for universities are discussed. Emphasis is on the Australian context and on Australian government and international initiatives concerning privacy. Sensitive information categories are identified, and measures…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, Computer Security, Confidentiality
Yrchik, John; Cradler, John – ED, Education at a Distance, 1994
Discusses guidelines that were developed to ensure that the National Information Infrastructure provides expanded opportunities for education and training. Topics include access requirements for homes and work places as well as schools; education and training application requirements, including coordination by federal departments and agencies; and…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Security