Education University

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.

Gurvinder Rekhi was hired as the University of Dayton VP and CIO. Rekhi joins the university with more than 25 years of IT and leadership experience.

With the growing conversation around school safety, building security solutions within higher education requires detailed planning and routine assessments. 

Texas State University is updating campus security measures. The university will add E-Phones from Knightscope to call for help in case of emergency.

In this AMA episode from Security magazine, Todd Jones, Director of Campus Safety at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, talks campus security.

A tech industry adult education program is being offered by Virginia Commonwealth University and the Institute of Data to help fill the talent gap.

Cory Darling was hired as Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management at Central Oregon Community College after 35 years in law enforcement.

The Florida Board of Governors has issued an emergency proposed regulation aiming to ban the use of TikTok on university campus networks.

The University of Vermont has recently switched its video management system to improve real-time emergency management.