As an IT professional, you’re no stranger to the fact that cyber attacks are a part of everyday life for every industry, everywhere. Higher education institutions, in particular, are swirling within a uniquely turbulent pattern as they regularly rank among the most vulnerable sectors. In a recently published evaluation, educational institutions were reported to be the target of more than 6.1 million malware attacks in the short span of one month. To add insult to injury, compared to other sectors, colleges and universities also had the slowest recovery times following an attack. So, what makes colleges and universities so attractive to criminal actors?
In many cases, systems are outdated and the resources just aren’t there, putting colleges and universities in a tough spot when it comes to cyber preparedness. And while modernizing your IT infrastructure to make it more resilient may seem like a financially daunting undertaking, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. And in comparison, the average cost of a data breach coming in at a whopping $5 million can actually be worse, especially when the threats are eternal.
In this eBook, we’ll talk about the sources of recent pressure on higher ed to modernize their security programs and how colleges and universities can make it happen, even with limited resources.
How to be Resilient Against Cybersecurity Issues in Higher Education
