AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS PASSWORD SECURITY: CASE STUDY OF NALUT UNIVERSITY STUDENTS - LIBYA

Al -Jerbie Saida Issa; Jernaz Riad Suliman

Authors

Al -Jerbie Saida Issa Computer Department, Faculty of Education, Nalut University, Libya. Author
Jernaz Riad Suliman Computer Department, Faculty of Education, Nalut University, Libya. Author

Keywords:

Password, Password Security, Security Risks, University Students

Abstract

University students comprise the largest segment of society utilizing modern technology, including computers and smartphones. To ensure the security and integrity of information, students must adhere to common protection methods for electronic authentication processes. This research aims to assess the awareness level of password policies among students at Nalut University. Quantitative method used for a questionnaire consisted of 539 students, with an average age ranging between 18 and 20 years, selected from a total of 2177 students. The questionnaire data were analyzed using the statistical analysis program SPSS, version 26. The study results revealed a low level of awareness among Nalut University students, with only 49.8% demonstrating awareness of password policies. Furthermore, a statistically significant relationship was found between gender and password policy among university students, with a p-value of 0.01.

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