Strengthening Cybersecurity in Higher Ed for GCs and Legal Departments [Whitepaper]

General counsel and legal departments in higher education play an essential role in protecting their institution’s valuable information and strengthening security efforts against cyber-attacks.

What’s making colleges and universities such a popular target for cybercrime? Education and Research was the most targeted sector in 2021, with an average of 1,605 weekly attacks — a shocking 75% increase since 2020. Keeping processes within the higher ed sector running smoothly, while also maintaining compliance with data privacy is no longer just an option — it is an expectation.

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn about the leading cyber threats facing colleges, universities, and other higher educational institutions, including:

Data breaches
Ransomware
Phishing
Stolen credentials
Plus, much more!

You’ll also discover the unique security challenges experienced within higher ed and how university legal departments and their teams can strengthen security to help avoid cyberattacks and data security incidents.