
Protection: The Primary Purpose of Security
Written by Dr. David Foster, CEO I’ve been involved in the field of testing since 1982. I started my career as a testing program manager and
National Association of Assessment Directors

Using a quantitative approach to assessing risk
Written by Dr. Jamie Mulkey September 18, 2017 What exactly is risk? The Business Dictionary defines risk as, the probability or threat of

Under-Served Populations and the Security Desert
August 3, 2017 Written by Benjamin Hunter, Technology Product Manager & Sales Director What if I told you that most certification programs

Fighting Dr. Not-So-Evil
July 25, 2017 Written by Christie Zervos, Director of Operations and Cary Straw, Senior Web Patrol™ Analyst When we think of individuals who

Ice Makers, Cats, and Oreos – Why You Should Use Caveon Data Forensics
Written by: Jennifer Miller, Data Forensics Coordinator July 12, 2017 The other day my refrigerator ice maker bin self-destructed, exploding into

What National Security Can Teach Us About Protecting Our Exams
June 20, 2017 Written by Alison Foster, Test Security Specialist If you have been paying attention to some of the under-the-fold news of the past

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Written by Sally Valenzuela, Vice President, Education Services June 1, 2017 My life is full of opportunities for miscommunication. I recently

The Problem with Pasta Sauce
Written by Benjamin Hunter, Technology Product Manager & Sales Director May 23, 2017 I don’t know about you, but I love podcasts –

Four things you should do NOW to protect your testing program
Written by Sally Valenzuela, Vice President, Education Services April 26, 2017 Now that spring testing is almost over, everyone can breathe a

Stop Counting Sheep; Start Counting Useful Test Scores
Written by Tara Williams, Chief Editor, Secure Exam Development & Support April 3, 2017 (Read on for a chance to enter a drawing to win a

The Only Tried & True Test Security Process
Written by Dr. David Foster, CEO, Caveon March 14, 2017 Everyone likes a guide, likes the comfort and security that comes from following a

Do Interim Assessments Need Test Security?
Written by David Foster, CEO, Caveon The answer is clearly IT DEPENDS! Assessment is a critical part of the learning process that takes place

What the Common Cold and Test Security Have in Common
Uh, oh. You feel it coming on. The sore throat, the headache, the aches and pains: all symptoms associated with the dreaded common cold. You

Mission Impossible: Cheaters
Hello. It has come to the attention of Caveon Test Security that attacks on our global assessment system are growing ever more treacherous,

Test Theft: Threat Advisory Level
Check out this new infographic! It details the most common test threats and the level of risk to your program. Click here to print or

Mission Impossible: Test Theft
It has come to the attention of Caveon Test Security, that crime syndicates are infiltrating test centers worldwide with the goal of stealing

SOME People! Staying Ahead of Clever (and not-so-clever) Test Fraudsters
At Caveon, we often share amongst ourselves interesting news articles or stories about test fraud. Some of the stories are very serious while

How do you feel about cheating your way into college?
Essay mills, always a thorn in the side of collegiate admissions officers, have gained wide use and acceptance by college applicants, especially

Isn’t there a YouTube for that? The 2016 Conference on Test Security
Written by Jamie Mulkey July 21, 2016 If you’ve ever done a search on YouTube, you know there are a plethora of videos on how to cheat on tests.

Is it too early for a midlife (test security) crisis?
**Special Guest Blog** Written by Karen Wood, Security Analyst Lead, Content Protection, Ascend Learning I’m grateful that what’s considered

Ways to Let the Good Guys Win
I recently attended a Caveon webinar that was as entertaining as it was informative. Dr. John Fremer, Caveon President, Caveon Consulting

Back to School, On Your Honor
It’s back to school time again! September is great time for new beginnings, a fresh start, and a reminder of the potential of children, youth

Technology, Innovation and Progress: Blog #2
In last month’s Blog #1, I discussed how technology can solve some of the testing industry’s problems and suggested that as an industry, we

Are you ready for the future or stuck in the past?
The most damaging phrase in the language is “We’ve always done it this way!” — Rear Admiral Grace Murray Hopper It seems as if there is a new

Technology, Innovation and Progress: Blog #1
Look at any periodical these days, and you’ll note many articles taking pot-shots at our industry—Common Core! Assessment Consortia! Too much

The Rescue Season
Spring comes later in the city of Minneapolis, where I live, than in most other places in the American Midwest. Just three weeks ago, shelves of

Time for Your Check Up?
Which of these have you done in the last year? Changed the batteries in your smoke alarm? Had your car inspected? Seen your doctor for a physical

Patterns, Propositions and Noise
Two years ago, Chuck Cooper, Chairman of the IBM Certification Council described an anomalous pattern and asked me, “What is the likelihood of

Who Said it—Walt Disney or a Caveon Test Security Professional?
There were 1164 attendees at ATP’s Innovations in Testing this year, which is a new record! They say it takes a village, and based on the
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