eCampus News - Cybersecurity Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/ Higher Ed News Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:25:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Cybersecurity Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/ 32 32 107582492 Encryption attacks are on the rise–it’s time to secure your digital traffic https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/05/10/cyberattacks-higher-education/ Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101458 Given today's environment, IT leaders at higher education institutions need to be prepared for ransomware attacks and cyberattacks.You see them in courthouses, sports arenas, and airports. People are accustomed to emptying their pockets, opening their bags, and passing through a metal detector when entering certain buildings. Inspecting all human traffic – and the items they carry – is a way to keep the facility and everyone inside it secure.

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]]> 101458 How 3 university executives created student-run SOCs https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/04/17/how-3-university-cios-created-student-run-socs/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101285 Students in student-run SOCs are earning real-world security experience while helping university IT teams combat network threats.Cybersecurity has been top-of-mind for university IT leaders and administrators as they strive to balance access with security and vigilance. The challenge is complicated by a talent shortage and higher-ed’s continued position as a prime target for ransomware and cybercriminals.

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]]> 101285 How to position your data defense strategies https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/04/13/how-to-position-your-data-defense-strategies/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101254 An institution's operational readiness depends on data--but scale, security, and sprawl remain significant challengesThere's no other way to say it: Data is king. Its importance is growing, as many say data is the most valuable asset higher-ed IT leaders and administrators can have. In higher education, your operational readiness depends on data, though scale, security and sprawl are significant challenges.

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]]> 101254 Vendor risk management is key to protecting your institution https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/30/vendor-risk-management-protecting-institution/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101184 Learn about the unique challenges of building a risk management program and how to successfully leverage a risk matrixIn this digital age, higher education institutions face the challenge of safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data from potential breaches.

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]]> 101184 Key strategies to keep students’ information secure https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/29/ssi-technology-keep-students-information-secure/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:50:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101244 With SSI technology, colleges and universities can combat data theft and put students in control of their own data.It’s no secret that higher education institutions are at risk for severe cyberattacks and data theft. Last year, the New York Times highlighted the “shaky state of student privacy” in the wake of a devastating cyberattack that left the personally identifiable information (PII) of millions of students compromised.

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]]> 101244 How to defend data on your campus https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/23/how-to-defend-data-on-your-campus/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101179 An institution's operational readiness depends on data--but scale, security, and sprawl remain significant challenges on campus.The importance of data is growing— in fact, many people state that data is now the most valuable asset an organization can have. In higher education, your operational readiness depends on data, though scale, security and sprawl are significant challenges.

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]]> 101179 How IT teams can reduce the threat of cyberattacks https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/22/it-teams-can-threat-cyberattacks/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:18:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101111 Cyberattacks aren’t a challenge to take lightly--all it takes is one click to impact an entire campus and disrupt learning.We’ve seen an alarming rise in the number of cyberattacks against universities in the last few years, particularly as schools moved entirely or partially online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 101111 Could nearly half of cybersecurity leaders leave their roles by 2025? https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/08/could-nearly-half-of-cybersecurity-leaders-leave-their-roles-by-2025/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:21:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101083 One-quarter of cybersecurity leaders will pursue different roles entirely due to workplace stressBy 2025, nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25 percent for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to new predictions by Gartner, Inc. 

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]]> 101083 Using vendor risk management to protect your institution https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/03/using-vendor-risk-management-to-protect-your-institution/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101043 Learn how to navigate the challenges of building a risk management program and how to successfully leverage a risk matrixHigher education institutions must navigate the challenge of safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data from potential breaches--all in an increasingly digital and evolving age.

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]]> 101043 Identity security can help your IT team mitigate risk https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/01/identity-security-it-teams/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101032 Implementing strong identity security can be intimidating--with thousands of identities to manage, it can be difficult to know where to begin.In today’s threat landscape, anyone can be the victim of a cyberattack. While attacks on large corporations and financial institutions tend to generate the most headlines, the truth is that modern cybercriminals will target organizations of any size—and in any industry.

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