eCampus News - Network Security Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/network-security/ Higher Ed News Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:51:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.ecampusnews.com/files/2021/03/cropped-ecnicon-1-32x32.jpg eCampus News - Network Security Archives https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/network-security/ 32 32 107582492 How 3 university executives created student-run SOCs https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/04/17/how-3-university-cios-created-student-run-socs/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101285 Students in student-run SOCs are earning real-world security experience while helping university IT teams combat network threats.Cybersecurity has been top-of-mind for university IT leaders and administrators as they strive to balance access with security and vigilance. The challenge is complicated by a talent shortage and higher-ed’s continued position as a prime target for ransomware and cybercriminals.

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]]> 101285 Vendor risk management is key to protecting your institution https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/30/vendor-risk-management-protecting-institution/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101184 Learn about the unique challenges of building a risk management program and how to successfully leverage a risk matrixIn this digital age, higher education institutions face the challenge of safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data from potential breaches.

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]]> 101184 How IT teams can reduce the threat of cyberattacks https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/22/it-teams-can-threat-cyberattacks/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:18:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101111 Cyberattacks aren’t a challenge to take lightly--all it takes is one click to impact an entire campus and disrupt learning.We’ve seen an alarming rise in the number of cyberattacks against universities in the last few years, particularly as schools moved entirely or partially online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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]]> 101111 Could nearly half of cybersecurity leaders leave their roles by 2025? https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/08/could-nearly-half-of-cybersecurity-leaders-leave-their-roles-by-2025/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:21:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101083 One-quarter of cybersecurity leaders will pursue different roles entirely due to workplace stressBy 2025, nearly half of cybersecurity leaders will change jobs, 25 percent for different roles entirely due to multiple work-related stressors, according to new predictions by Gartner, Inc. 

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]]> 101083 Using vendor risk management to protect your institution https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/03/using-vendor-risk-management-to-protect-your-institution/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101043 Learn how to navigate the challenges of building a risk management program and how to successfully leverage a risk matrixHigher education institutions must navigate the challenge of safeguarding their privacy and protecting their data from potential breaches--all in an increasingly digital and evolving age.

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]]> 101043 Identity security can help your IT team mitigate risk https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2023/03/01/identity-security-it-teams/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=101032 Implementing strong identity security can be intimidating--with thousands of identities to manage, it can be difficult to know where to begin.In today’s threat landscape, anyone can be the victim of a cyberattack. While attacks on large corporations and financial institutions tend to generate the most headlines, the truth is that modern cybercriminals will target organizations of any size—and in any industry.

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]]> 101032 What’s your campus cybersecurity outlook this year? https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2022/10/10/whats-your-campus-cybersecurity-outlook-this-year/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99979 The cybersecurity threat landscape continues to grow in size and sophistication--right along with the expansion of the educational landscapeFall semesters are starting across the country, and freshmen – with their variety of networked technologies in tow – are preparing to begin their next phase of life at an institution of higher learning.

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]]> 99979 How to increase security for hybrid education networks https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2022/09/26/how-to-increase-security-for-hybrid-education-networks/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99905 Universities should look towards an integrated approach that consolidates cybersecurity functions as much as possibleWell before 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic taking hold, connectivity played an important role in university life. Universities are hotbeds for ideas and innovation—and also have a nearly insatiable need for connectivity.

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]]> 99905 Protecting access points and identities is critical for campus IT https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2022/08/24/cybersecurity-strategies-campus-it/ Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=99712 The biggest cybersecurity challenge organizations face is having the manpower to manage third-party identities and cyber risk.The future of cybersecurity is in protecting access points and identities--hackers are looking for the path of least resistance into mission-critical applications and assets, whether that’s a vulnerable access point or a poorly secured credential, according to a new report.

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]]> 99712 How to keep your campus networks safe from cybersecurity threats https://www.ecampusnews.com/cybersecurity/2022/01/27/how-to-keep-your-campus-networks-safe-from-cybersecurity-threats/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecampusnews.com/?p=98256 Cybersecurity threats aren't going away--but you can protect your data and networks with proven best practicesCyberthreats skyrocketed when COVID closed campuses and forced faculty, students, and staff to access important--and often sensitive--learning materials online from home computers and home networks.

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