RansomwareHigher-ed is fighting ransomware, but IT teams pay the price October 10, 2025 by eSchool Media Contributors Recovery times are improving, and ransom payments are falling, but staff burnout and stress are on the rise
Network SecurityNetwork security in higher ed: The importance of zero trust July 16, 2025 by Chris Liou, Nile Many universities don’t have the IT staff to reliably maintain network security while addressing user experience issues and concerns
Career Readiness6 key cybersecurity hiring trends July 3, 2025 by Laura Ascione Increasingly, cybersecurity hiring managers prioritize experience and certifications over relevant education
IT LeadershipAmid uncertainty, IT leaders outline priorities for higher ed June 27, 2025 by Laura Ascione Identifying challenges and priorities can help higher-ed IT leaders strengthen the cybersecurity and privacy workforce
CybersecurityMy journey into cybersecurity: A student’s perspective on student-powered SOCs June 11, 2025 by Garrett Keaton, Louisiana State University Working in a student-powered SOC program that connects classroom learning to industry expectations and best practices is a huge advantage for students
AI in EducationAI tops cybersecurity spending in 2025 budgets June 10, 2025 by Laura Ascione As AI handles repetitive duties, employees can focus on strategic initiatives that drive innovation
Network SecurityHow universities are tapping students and AI to fight the growing threat of cybercrime May 6, 2025 by Deborah Bach, Microsoft Source The education sector is now the third most targeted industry for cybercrime globally, and universities face unique cybersecurity challenges
Network SecurityIn higher-ed IT, balancing innovation with cyber risk December 5, 2024 by eCampus News Staff Many U.S. SLED leaders believe computing innovation benefits outweigh cybersecurity risk, as sector turns to outside resources to achieve cyber resilience
Data SecurityIdentity theft preys on campuses–here’s what we can do about it November 26, 2024 by Bala Kumar, Jumio With robust support systems and the right security technology, universities can lessen the long-term impact of identity theft on their students
Network SecurityHow does higher ed manage sensitive content communications? November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 by Laura Ascione A new brief highlights the critical need for robust management of risk and compliance in sensitive content communications in higher education