Digital Learning Security Issues in Cloud Based E-Learning for Higher Education Institutions: An Overview

Abstract

Digital learning has become an integral part of education, and cloud-based e-learning platforms have gained popularity due to their flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. During pandemic COVID-19, an online learning initiative was recommended; thus, the role of the internet became important without realizing the online risks and how people should respond properly to the mentioned risks. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the security issues in cloud-based e-learning for Higher Education Institutions. There are many potential risks and threats posed by internet harassment and inappropriate usage of personal information, which may lead to network security issues. Lecturers, instructors, and students download and upload many things for the purpose of education without being aware of the security level. It shows the lack of user awareness of the fundamentals of internet knowledge, which may lead to network security issues. This study also conducted a preliminary study to get an overview of the use of cloud-based e-learning in higher education in Malaysia, which was the main factor motivating for the future study. Cloud-based e-learning platforms offer numerous benefits to higher education institutions, but they also present security challenges that must be addressed. Institutions must implement appropriate security measures to protect their students, faculty, and intellectual property from security threats. This initial research will help us design a Digital Learning Security Model for Enhancing e-Learning Privacy and Data Protection based on UTAUT in Higher Education institutions.