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Phishing Attempts Target US Department of Education Grant Portal

A report says the spoofed website aims to collect login credentials.

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Can Cloud Solutions Accelerate CMMC Compliance in Higher Ed?

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Is Segmentation Higher Education’s Most Realistic Defense Against Ransomware?

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Do Universities Have an Obligation To Protect Students From AI?

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What To Know About Dark Data in Higher Education

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AI Creates Realistic Honeypots for Cybersecurity

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The Right Partnerships Can Drive IT Investment in Higher Education

People have this culture and belief that we have to collaborate, we have to work together … we’re thinking about the bigger cause.”

Ram Kumar Nimmakayala, Data Engineering Leader, Western Governors University

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MFA Fatigue: A Growing Headache for Universities (and How To Combat It)

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Universities Must Secure Identities as Social Engineering Attacks Increase

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Advantages of Equipping Students With the Leading AI Tools

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How SSO Streamlines Identity Management to Improve Workflows

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Using Generative AI to Unlock College Students’ Creative Potential

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Paper Packaging Promotes Sustainability Initiatives in Higher Education

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Reminder: Time Is Running Out to Upgrade to Windows 11

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What Is a Firewall Security Audit and Why Do Universities Need One?

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Wireless Site Surveys Keep Everyone Connected at Oregon State University

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3 Types of Wireless Site Surveys and How To Conduct Them

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Can Cloud Solutions Accelerate CMMC Compliance in Higher Ed?

Time is almost up for research institutions to prove their security infrastructure is solid enough for some federal grants, but help is available.

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Is Segmentation Higher Education’s Most Realistic Defense Against Ransomware?

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What To Know About Dark Data in Higher Education

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AI Creates Realistic Honeypots for Cybersecurity

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EDUCAUSE 2024: Counseling Model Meets Students Where They Are: In the Esports Arena

An innovative collaboration at San Diego State University marries esports, counseling and community building to create connections with students where they are most comfortable.
EDUCAUSE 2024: Lessons from a Data-Driven Institution

Western Governors University has been using data to better understand its students for decades, long before data-driven student success became a priority for so many higher ed institutions.
EDUCAUSE 2024: The Risks and Rewards of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

AI was still the talk of the town in San Antonio at the annual EDUCAUSE conference, but going all in on an AI solution without careful consideration could send colleges down a disastrous path.
Higher Ed Reimagined: Device Program Equips Students for the Future

A Shenandoah University initiative gives students the technology and skills they need to prepare for the workforce.
Library Spaces for Today’s College Student

Sam Houston State University’s renovation of the 54-year-old Newton Gresham Library focused on student collaboration and technology.

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How Higher Ed Can Cut Costs with Licensing and Warranty Management

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Using ServiceNow Tools to Drive Digital Transformation in Higher Ed

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