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The CCPA takes effect in less than a month. It will be the strictest privacy law in the country, and may be a model for other states as well. If they haven’t already, educational institutions—including both for-profit and non-profit schools—should take immediate steps to familiarize themselves with the statute and develop a plan to comply. READ MORE
Due to the nature of their networks, colleges and universities are especially vulnerable to ransomware cyberattacks. With ransomware infections on the rise, higher education institutions should be proactive in taking appropriate protections measures. READ MORE
Cybersecurity risks for institutions of higher education are even more pronounced since the Department of Education indicated it will start evaluating security controls as part of its annual student aid compliance audits of Title IV-eligible schools. READ MORE
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