Education University

Practical solutions to strengthen an educational institution’s defenses without overburdening staff or incurring significant expense.

The University of Michigan is facing a class action lawsuit due to the actions of a former football coach, Matt Weiss, who is accused of exposing the private images and videos of thousands of student-athletes.

Ensuring campus safety is a complex effort, and security leaders can’t carry it all on their shoulders.

A new report assesses the cybersecurity posture of the education sector.

An analysis of global ransomware activity reveals ransomware incidents reached record levels in 2024. 

Education institutions, just like any business or organization, need to pay careful attention to their cybersecurity posture and that of the third parties they work with.

The unfortunate reality is that tragic events, such as school shootings or violent incidents, have become a part of national discourse. 

The Security Executive Council (SEC) has announced its annual scholarship program is open for applications. 

More than 650,000 records across various educational institutions have been exposed in the last 60 days. 

Safety in education requires a layered approach, often involving multiple forms of technology. 

Piano-themed messages are being sent to lure targets into falling for an email scam. 

Many organizations are vulnerable to risk, yet a majority of cyber leaders express confidence that their organization can manage risk. 

A recent report discusses the rise in attacks on higher education institutions in the UK, highlighting the need for cybersecurity strategies. 

Millions of users of the LectureNotes Learning App have had their sensitive information leaked in this data breach. 

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) in Boston, Massachusetts experienced a data breach in May 2023 that included Social Security Numbers.

The University of Texas at San Antonio has announced David Brown as the new executive director of its National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) and professor of practice.

Something as simple as implementing a randomness to security measures should be considered to deter, and possibly prevent, a school attacker.

As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers. 

School safety is a growing concern across the United States and security leaders are looking for ways to share their policies with other campuses.

Madeline Lauver, Editor in Chief at Security magazine, presents a selection of findings from The 2023 Security Benchmark Report.

A U.S. educational nonprofit has announced that nearly 900 schools using the organization’s services may have been affected by a recent data breach.

Michael Dorn, Executive Director at Safe Havens International, recounts his 40-plus years in the security industry and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

The growing significance of cybercrime and the deficit of cybersecurity workforce fuel the launch of the Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute.

In time with the new school year, the University of Arizona is highlighting some of their security measures, including additional access control.

Erin Belknap, Managing Director, Security at Sterling Bay, shares her career advice for the next generation of security leaders.

A new study found that top institutional leaders are increasingly focused on improving both physical and network security.

Jack Leskovar’s 31-year career in the U.S. Secret Service informs his new role as Director of Security and Risk Management at Edgewood College.

Georgia State University is adding Knightscope K1 emergency towers throughout the 100 acre campus so students can call for help in an emergency.

The University of Richmond (UR) has received funding to expand campus safety. UR’s public safety team will deploy the “Stop the Bleed” program.

Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System suffered a cyberattack that may have impacted sensitive personal and financial information.