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From Siloed to Strategic: Managing Higher Ed Cyber Risk with Relative Risk Ratings

Universities are not built for central control. They are built for autonomy, exploration, and collaboration across disciplines, departments, and institutions. From a mission standpoint, that structure is a strength. But when it comes to...

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Cyber Incidents in Higher Ed: What to Prioritize in the First 24 Hours

In cybersecurity, timing is everything. When a cyberattack strikes a university, the first 24 hours can mean the difference between rapid containment...

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Securing Openness: Navigating Cyber Risk in Higher Education

Higher education institutions are built on openness—open access to information, open collaboration across departments and institutions, and open...

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Rethinking Cybersecurity in Education for a Proactive Future

Cyberattacks on schools aren’t just a growing trend—they’re a persistent and evolving threat.

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What the EDR Killer Teaches Us About Cybersecurity Resilience

In cybersecurity, we’re not fighting a single battle—we’re in a continuous arms race. Every new tool the industry deploys to stop an emerging threat...

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Before You Buy Another Cybersecurity Tool, Do This

As more K–12 schools and libraries receive access to new cybersecurity funding through FCC grants, a key question arises: How do you make the most of...

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Q1 2025 CEO Update: Making Complete Visibility the New Standard

As we wrap the first quarter of 2025, I’m excited to share a few reflections on our progress and what lies ahead. In just a few months, we’ve seen...

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