THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS’ CYBERSECURITY COMPETENCE AND THE RISK OF PERSONAL DATA EXPLOITATION IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Mesrawati Rifai; Regiena Sari; Dessy Pramudiani; Esther Hesline Palandi; Iwan Sonjaya

doi:10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i1.7093

Authors

Mesrawati Rifai Universitas Islam DDI Abdurrahman Ambo Dalle
Regiena Sari Universitas Paramadina
Dessy Pramudiani Universitas Jambi
Esther Hesline Palandi Politeknik Negeri Malang
Iwan Sonjaya Politeknik Negeri Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36526/sosioedukasi.v15i1.7093

Keywords:

Cybersecurity Competence, Personal Data Exploitation, Online Learning Risks

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between students’ cybersecurity competence and the risk of personal data exploitation in online learning environments. As digital platforms become more integral to education, the research aims to explore how students’ knowledge of cybersecurity influences their ability to protect personal information from online threats. Using a literature-based methodology, data was collected from academic journals, books, and studies related to cybersecurity and online learning. The findings show that students with higher cybersecurity competence are better at safeguarding their data, while those with lower knowledge are more vulnerable to exploitation. The study concludes that continuous cybersecurity education and institutional support are essential for enhancing students' data protection practices in online learning.

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