McDowell Technical Community College
State Audit Faults College's Computer Security
Submitted by Adam Dodge on Wed, 2008-01-02 23:00Quick Facts
- Date: 1/3/2008
- Institution: McDowell Technical Community College
- Type of Incident: Penetration
- Number Affected: N/A
- Source: ESI
- Abstract Source: Asheville Citizen-Times
Abstract
A recent audit of McDowell Technical Community College's computer center found that the college is vulnerable to data tampering and other risks. The report by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor, available as a pdf here, found that McDowell Tech needs to implement new security controls to prevent unauthorized access to the data center, controls to prevent electronic tampering of data, and needs to complete a more robust disaster recovery plan.McDowell Tech officials, in a written response, stated that the college would adopt such controls as funding allows.
