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New cybersecurity technology is ideal for education

Don Boxley | September 16, 2024

Innovative technologies are entering the market that are designed for today's work environment and threats and also often offer greater affordability and ROI.

How the Israel-Hamas conflict may increase higher ed's need to supply cybersecurity professionals

Alcino Donadel | October 16, 2023

The web of cybersecurity programs partnered with the government may reach new heights thanks to this federal agency's public support of Israel.

Nearly 80% of schools were hit with a ransomware attack in the last year

Micah Ward | August 22, 2023

Cybercriminals have been refining their tactics for conducting ransomware attacks for several years, a new report suggests. Unfortunately, for higher ed leaders, they've only become more complex.

No improvements: Schools were hit steadily with ransomware attacks in 2022

Micah Ward | January 04, 2023

"The fact that there seems not to have been any decrease in the number of incidents is concerning," according to a new report from antivirus software company Emsisoft.

These are the top 10 colleges for cybersecurity education

Micah Ward | December 04, 2022

Based on criteria such as hands-on program training, privacy and ethics, and government and national security, Carnegie Mellon University, DePaul University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University rank among the top three.

Can cyber fields become more diverse? Partners step up to support HBCUs

UB Custom Publishing | September 25, 2022

Nearly three dozen colleges and universities will benefit from a pair of initiatives designed to increase the number of Black workers in essential STEM jobs.

Can Congress and the FBI help stop the repeated bomb threats at HBCUs?

UB Custom Publishing | February 17, 2022

Saying 'fear is not an option in this nation',' a new House subcommittee and two federal crime prevention agencies are investigating acts of domestic hate and violence.

Critical cybersecurity measures for colleges and K-12 schools

Joseph Saracino | December 20, 2021

Examples of cyber-attacks on colleges and K-12 schools are easy to find. Districts need to step up their cybersecurity.

Held for ransom: Is cybersecurity insurance worth the investment for colleges?

UB Custom Publishing | November 06, 2021

And three key factors that will determine how costly a policy will be.