In this episode of And it matters because…, Jarret Dyer and Rachel Schoenig are joined by Claire McCauley, Director of Exam Services at Cambridge Assessment.
In Cookies, COTS and Claire, the conversation dives into the increasingly complex relationship between cybersecurity and academic integrity, and why it matters for anyone delivering assessments today.
From the role of computer cookies in online tracking to how they can be exploited in sophisticated cheating methods, the discussion highlights the hidden vulnerabilities within modern assessment systems. Claire shares insight from her experience at Cambridge, alongside a broader look at commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, advanced proctoring approaches, and the global challenge of maintaining secure, fair exams.
“You’re never finished with exam security – it’s a constant [process] of looking at the next threat, what you’ve missed, and what you can do better.”
Claire McCauley, Director of Exam Services at Cambridge Assessment
