Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Access Governance for Higher EducationHow Access Controls can help higher Education avoid unwanted surprises.An The post Access Governance for Higher Education appeared first on SafePaaS. The post Access Governance for Higher Education appeared first on SafePaaS.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 30, 2023

There is a treasure trove of sensitive and valuable […] The post In the News | After a Cyber Attack: Dos and Don’ts for Higher Education IT Staff appeared first on ManagedMethods. The post In the News | After a Cyber Attack: Dos and Don’ts for Higher Education IT Staff appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The post Guide to Combating Ransomware and Data Extortions at Schools and Higher Education Institutions (Part 2) appeared first on Security Boulevard. What will your school do in the event of a ransomware attack? If you don’t.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Governance and Controls in Higher EducationEducation institutions and businesses were defrauded by more than $3.6 No industry or sector is immune from fraud, and the education sector is no exception. Higher education organizations are some of the largest organizations […].

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The post Guide to Combating Ransomware and Data Extortions at Schools and Higher Education Institutions (Part 1) appeared first on Security Boulevard. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts your files, rendering them inaccessible and.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to Fierce Education, there were 1,851 data breaches in educational institutions between 2005 and. The post Higher Education is a Growing Target for Threat Actors appeared first on Gurucul. The post Higher Education is a Growing Target for Threat Actors appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 27, 2021

That the purpose of security is to “enable the business” — which for higher education means supporting teaching, learning, research, and operational efficiencies. What does transparency look like in higher education? What does lack of trust and transparency in technology and information look like in higher education?

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PCI perspectives

AUGUST 17, 2023

Below Kevin Doar , CIA, CISA, CISM, ISA, Director - Merchant Services, University of Washington provides a preview of his presentation on PCI Complexities in Higher Education. These events feature presentations from some of the sharpest minds in payment security. The PCI SSC Community Meetings are open to all in the payments industry.

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Education 52

SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

Amid talk of cyber talent shortages, as well as efforts to increase diversity, education of young professionals in cybersecurity skills becomes critical. FINALIST | BEST CYBERSECURITY HIGHER ED PROGRAM. FINALIST | BEST CYBERSECURITY HIGHER ED PROGRAM.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One area where campuses have been collaborating recently are changes around cyber liability insurance for higher education, an opportunity for campus cybersecurity teams to combine forces with their risk management team. Higher education campuses in the U.S.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 7, 2023

Last week, the department uncovered a data breach that occurred back in June stemming from what it deems to be a cybersecurity ransomware incident.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 17, 2023

Following these basic cybersecurity hygiene policies can help make data more secure and protect colleges and universities from becoming the next ransomware headline. The steps aren't complicated, and they won't break the bank.

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 12, 2021

The post University Cyberattacks Justify the Incorporation of Higher Education in Critical Infrastructure Bill appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Last year, Australia was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack […].

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 24, 2024

This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. 2023 was the worst ransomware year on record for Education: according to original ThreatDown research, the sector witnessed a staggering 70% surge in attacks in the past year, increasing from 129 incidents in 2022 to 265 in 2023.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 26, 2020

Security leaders from Stanford, Ohio State, and the University of Chicago share challenges and response tactics from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dark Reading

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Here are 15 books recommended by professionals to continue a professional's education. Constant learning is a requirement for cybersecurity professionals.

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Israeli higher education and tech sectors have been targeted as part of a series of destructive cyber attacks that commenced in January 2023 with an aim to deploy previously undocumented wiper malware.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 17, 2023

This article was originally published in FIERCE Education on 5.9.23 Education is particularly susceptible to cyber security events when compared to other industries Professors are on the front lines of detecting cybersecurity risks. by Charlie Sander, CEO at ManagedMethods.

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Jane Frankland

AUGUST 10, 2023

Often, when considering this, people immediately turn their attention to educators of Computer Science at schools, colleges, and universities. In this blog I’ll be taking a closer look at higher education efforts, specifically for Computer Science at UK universities. Yet, there remains a hiring problem.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 27, 2022

dollars network access credentials for higher education institutions based in the United States. [.]. Cybercriminals are offering to sell for thousands of U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 4, 2023

From public school districts to higher education and everywhere in between, malicious actors are chomping at the bit to get ahold of student data. Whether they take the form of a targeted attack or an accidental leak, cyber incidents are a major threat to the U.S. school system.

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Digital Shadows

JANUARY 6, 2022

Universities and higher education institutions were some of the most popular targets in 2021. According to Microsoft, education is the. The post Cyber Threats to Education first appeared on Digital Shadows.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2023

This provides the best overall picture of ransomware activity, but the true number of attacks is far higher. Education accounts for a huge proportion of known Vice Society attacks. Vice Society’s targeting of education is undoubtedly deliberate and has likely allowed the gang to develop domain-specific techniques and expertise.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 12, 2022

The institution notified the Illinois Department of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission and posted a goodbye note on its website. Educating university employees to help them understand their part in protecting the university from cyberattacks is essential. Promote awareness for all faculty members and staff.

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InfoWorld on Security

APRIL 11, 2023

Indeed, I thought the percentage would be much higher. Enterprises can’t skip this education and still maintain control of their cloud security. A 2022 Thales Cloud Security study revealed that 88% of enterprises store a significant amount (at least 21%) of their sensitive data in the cloud. No surprise there.

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Security Affairs

MAY 27, 2022

The FBI warns organizations in the higher education sector of credentials sold on cybercrime forums that can allow threat actors to access their networks. The FBI has observed incidents of stolen higher education credential information posted on publically accessible online forums or listed for sale on criminal marketplaces.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the higher education sector, with at least eight colleges and universities in North America reporting ransomware attacks since December 2022. To read this article in full, please click here

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2024

Our business solutions remove all remnants of ransomware and prevent you from getting reinfected.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 1, 2022

State and local agencies, K–12 school districts, and public institutions of higher learning are rapidly becoming enticing targets for today’s enterprising threat actors. The post 3 cybersecurity essentials for education institutions and state agencies appeared first on Menlo Security.

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CSO Magazine

MARCH 13, 2023

South Carolina headquartered Blackbaud provides donor relationship management software to various non-profit organizations, including charities, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, religious organizations, and cultural organizations. To read this article in full, please click here

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The education sector is increasingly vulnerable to simple and sophisticated cyber threats, and higher learning is especially vulnerable. Here are a few prime examples of cyber-attacks in the education sector. One report from Sophos shows the full spectrum of what’s happening in the education sector’s cybersecurity systems.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Of course it would be nice to keep attacks from being used against higher numbers of vulnerable people. For people, patching means education. And it’s much easier to lose freedom than it is to educate a population. Ideally we’d reduce both the attacks and the vulnerability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 11, 2023

Furthermore, Cyber Security professionals with certifications like Certified Infor-mation Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) can earn sig-nificantly higher salaries. Like Cyber Security, the salary of a Data Scientist can vary based on factors such as experi-ence, education, and location.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Microsoft releases a report on its disruption of a Russian cyber-espionage group called SEABORGIUM (COLDRIVER) that has targeted over 30 organizations since the beginning of 2022, primarily in NATO countries and in the sectors of defense consulting, NGOs, IGOs, think tanks and higher education.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2022

We must collaborate across the industry and education providers to bring people into our field whether that be a certification and hands-on skill training online, an internal reskilling program to fill gaps with existing talent or pushing from more short-course security programs from higher education.

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Heimadal Security

APRIL 19, 2021

A new higher education institution reveals it had been victim to a cyberattack. This time, the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield has been targeted by threat actors, leading to online lessons being called off.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Iran-linked Agonizing Serpens group (aka Agrius , BlackShadow , Pink Sandstorm , DEV-0022 ) has been targeting Israeli organizations in higher education and tech sectors with destructive cyber attacks since January 2023. Based on our telemetry, the most targeted organizations belong to the education and technology sectors.”

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