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ISC(2): Only 13% of Cybersec Pros Had a Cyber Education

Data Breach Today

Study Points to Need for Extensive On-the-Job Training Only 13% of cybersecurity professionals had a cybersecurity education before getting into the sector reports (ISC)², pointing to the need for extensive on-the-job training.

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Profiles in Leadership: Fred Kwong

Data Breach Today

DeVry CISO on Managing Security, Change in the Transformed Education Industry In March of 2020, DeVry University had 40 active campuses across the United States. Then the pandemic hit, and they all closed their doors and sent students home to study virtually.

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MY TAKE: Study shows most folks haven’t considered bequeathing their ‘digital’ inheritances

The Last Watchdog

Related : Understanding digital footprints A recent study by All About Cookies sheds light on the alarming lack of preparation most internet users have for their digital assets. The All About Cookies study surveyed 1,000 U.S. Educate yourself and others : Make use of resources that help you understand digital asset management.

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Bad News: AI and 5G Are Expected to Worsen Cybersecurity Risks

Security Affairs

AI could also assist sectors that cybercriminals frequently target, such as the education industry. Cybercriminals know that entities in education have historically lacked cybersecurity resources , a problem that makes it easier to pull off successful attacks. Using AI and 5G in Cybersecurity Requires Careful Planning.

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Helping higher education institutions graduate to data intelligence

Collibra

1) How can institutions of higher education use data to start making strategic decisions? Get all the details in Collibra Data Intelligence Cloud for Higher Education , our helpful solution brief. Graduate to data intelligence It’s no secret that data is key to the educational mission. In 2020, the U.S.

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Ransomware attacks hit 105 US local governments in 2022

Security Affairs

According to the “ The State of Ransomware in the US: Report and Statistics 2022 ” report published by Emsisoft, the number of ransomware attacks against government, education and healthcare sector organizations is quite similar to the number of attacks in previous years. 44 universities and colleges. which paid a $500,000 ransom.

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British Council exposed 144,000 files containing student details?

Security Affairs

The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. It operates in over 100 countries: promoting a wider knowledge of the United Kingdom and the English language; encouraging cultural, scientific, technological and educational co-operation with the United Kingdom.

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