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69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months, according to Netwrix. Phishing and account compromise threaten the education sector Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths fo… Continue reading 75% of education sector attacks linked to compromised accounts
“Given that too many schools don’t teach calculus, chemistry and physics, CalTech is allowing potential undergraduates to demonstrate their ability in these fields by using Khan Academy,” writes Slashdot reader Bruce66423. Los Angeles Times reports: On… Continue reading CalTech To Accept Khan Academy Success As Option For Admission
69% of top-performing CISOs dedicate recurring time on their calendars for personal professional development, according to Gartner. This is compared with just 36% of bottom-performing CISOs who do so. “As the CISO role continues to rapidly evolve, it b… Continue reading The secret habits of top-performing CISOs
Consumers believe today’s cybersecurity talent shortage is in large part due to limited exposure to the profession and a lack of cybersecurity education and training at a younger age within school systems, according to ThreatX. 90% of consumers polled … Continue reading Unrealistic expectations exacerbate the cybersecurity talent shortage
New York City, home to more than a million students in its school system, is the biggest school district in the U.S. — and now allows any student to enroll virtually in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Time reports: Dubbed Virtual Innovators Ac… Continue reading The Nation’s Largest School District Is Making Virtual School a Permanent Option
Like many leaders in the cybersecurity space, the professional journey of Mihoko Matsubara did not necessarily begin with securing devices or technology. However, once she discovered it, she was hooked. Discussing her career path with the Left to Our O… Continue reading Cybersecurity as a global, multi-sector activity with Mihoko Matsubara
The nation’s best-known public universities have been on an unfettered spending spree. Over the past two decades, they erected new skylines comprising snazzy academic buildings and dorms. They poured money into big-time sports programs and hired layers… Continue reading Colleges Spend Like There’s No Tomorrow.
Cybersecurity has witnessed exponential growth in recent years, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to surge, traditional approaches to education and job requirements are being cha… Continue reading Why cybersecurity is a blue-collar job
The White House on Tuesday held its first-ever cybersecurity “summit” on the ransomware attacks plaguing U.S. schools, in which criminal hackers have dumped online sensitive student data, including medical records, psychiatric evaluations and even sexu… Continue reading White House Holds First-Ever Summit On the Ransomware Crisis Plaguing the Nation’s Public Schools
Colorado Department of Higher Education targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in a data breach impacting many students and teachers.
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