The demand for higher education to achieve premium data protection is only becoming more critical amid the uptick in malicious cyberattacks.

How to prioritize data protection this school year


The demand to achieve premium data protection is only becoming more critical amid the uptick in malicious cyberattacks

Key points:

  • Ransomware disrupts school operations and the community as a whole—prioritizing data protection is paramount
  • Having consistent, real-time access to data is critical for colleges and universities
  • See related article: Privacy, infrastructure, and innovation: Keys to success in higher ed

With the start of a new school year comes a surge of data at higher education institutions. Between fall 2021 and fall 2031, nationwide undergraduate enrollment is projected to increase by nine percent and institutions will have to keep up with the proliferation of data that comes with the increase of students. Yet a spike in data makes institutions a prime target for attacks, and attacks targeting education are increasing.

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