Defending against cyberattacks takes experience, expertise and technological savvy. Expert professionals who have seen it all can help ensure higher education institutions are ready for whatever comes their way.
Higher education institutions remain frequent targets for cybercriminals, so having a comprehensive incident response plan in place is critical. EdTech shares our best information and advice to make sure you’re prepared.
A well-rounded incident response plan starts with preparation, continues with practice and results in a highly trained team that can react quickly when a cyberattack occurs. Creating and executing an incident response plan is vital to any higher education IT department.
Follow this playbook to build an incident response team that’s ready for anything.
Worsening threats and cyber insurance mandates make developing an incident response plan necessary in higher ed.
Why incident response matters >
A strong incident response playbook requires training for all personnel and an array of tools to keep a watchful eye on things.
What your playbook needs >
Pulling together a group with a diverse set of skills and training makes your team nimble when the time comes to respond.
Build your CSIRT >
Tabletop exercises get your crew in the habit of responding to cyberattacks and can minimize surprises.
Develop a practice plan >
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University networks contain troves of sensitive, valuable data. With multiple users at all times of the day, IT managers must stay vigilant to thwart cyberattacks. Good cybersecurity isn’t just a policy: It's an actualized state of mind.