Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Honors

Degree Name

General Beadle Honors Program

Department

Computer Science

First Advisor

Andrew Kramer

Abstract

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools adopted new software to allow for online learning. Online exam proctoring has seen rapid growth in both K-12 and higher education. Even high stakes exit exams, such as the bar exam, have seen the use of online proctoring software since the pandemic. This rapid migration towards online proctoring has led to issues concerning test integrity and data security. The security of online proctoring suites is critical due to their extensive access to student devices and sensitive information. Online proctoring suites have the capabilities to assess and configure student devices, access the microphone and camera, and view student information in the scope of the exam. Unlike other eLearning software that mainly has access to student documents, these proctoring suites enjoy a level of access comparable to some malware. This case study investigates the security of data sent over the network using dynamic software analysis and network monitoring while using the Respondus Lockdown Browser. Any transmissions lacking encryption may leak information regarding a student or an exam. Exposing this sensitive information damages both the confidentiality of students using the software as well as diminishing exam integrity.

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