This report leverages insights from November and early December’s threat landscape to proactively guide institutions in addressing these vulnerabilities as the new academic year starts. Complete the form to get the report.
> 3 Critical Ransomware-linked KVEs
> 26 KVEs in this months report, which are impacting higher education institutions.
> 2 European Higher Education Institutions Report Being Breached
FortifyData’s latest cyber threat forecast report highlights 3 ransomware linked KEVs, discusses 2 European institution breaches and the 26 KVEs – a few of which are prominent among higher education institutions according to our analysis.
Higher Education Institions should make best efforts to patch these findings as soon as possible. For reference, CISA guides that Government Agencies should patch by 3 weeks from the KEV publish date.
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest vulnerabilities (KVEs), commentary on the trends related to phishing attacks, ransomware incidents, and supply chain risks that pose significant challenges to the higher education sector.
Finally, we explore the growing risks associated with supply chain attacks, emphasizing the importance of securing third-party vendors and suppliers. By understanding these trending threats and implementing effective countermeasures, higher education institutions can protect their sensitive data, maintain operational continuity, and safeguard the academic experience
