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How Should Higher Education Institutions Prioritize Security Spending?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

As the education sector faces over 2,500 cyberattacks per organization each week, cybersecurity remains a major focus for higher education institutions. So, when it comes to defending their data and networks, how higher education institutions prioritize security spending grows in importance.

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Texas Proposes Sharing Information Security Expertise Across Higher Ed and State Agencies

Campus Technology

The Texas Department of Information Resources, in its newly released Biennial Performance Report, has asked the state legislature to make it easier for higher education institutions and other state agencies to have dedicated information security officers by allowing them to share ISOs regionally.

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Higher Education Institutions Are Using Firewall as a Service to Enhance Security

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting higher education institutions. Ransomware attacks in the sector, for instance, were up 70 percent in 2023, according to a report from Malwarebytes. And a Sophos survey suggests that the average recovery cost can top $1 million per incident.

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4 Things to Consider Before a Higher Ed Physical Security Assessment

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Anyone versed in the use of security cameras is familiar with the DORI standard: When surveying a site, the decision about where to position a device will affect the camera’s detection, observation, recognition and identification capabilities.

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What Goes into a Higher Education Physical Security Site Assessment?

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Protecting college students is perhaps the most sacred responsibility that administrators, educators and others working in higher education accept as part of their roles. In addition, institutions of higher learning are home to mountains of valuable nonhuman inventory,…

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End User Admin Rights in Higher Ed: (Still) Securing the Keys

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The landscape of admin rights across academia looks much the same today as it did five years ago. While many institutions still grant admin rights to all employees, no questions asked, others are looking to strengthen their policies.

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7 Ways to Build an Impactful Higher Ed Security Awareness Program

Educause

Security awareness training is one of the most effective ways to combat cyberthreats. Following these principles can help create an effective program that lasts through times with high IT staff turnover.

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