Verizon Presents: Digital Transformation in a New Age: Higher Education Under Attack
Financial information, student and faculty data, intellectual property, and research findings can make higher-ed institutions a veritable candy store for hackers. Security at these institutions may not be as strong as in the private sector. Less vigilant users may be more likely to fall for phishing attacks and other scams. And the massive disruption triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic amplified existing challenges—and created new vulnerabilities.
Addressing every corner of security at higher-ed institutions can be a significant challenge, but also a critical one. It includes identifying and responding quickly to threats, protecting endpoints, and recovering from security issues as quickly as possible. How can higher education institutions deliver on their core mission of educating in a new age, while helping to ensure that every aspect of their approach is safeguarded?