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Top 5 Threats & Vulnerabilities In Higher Education Institutions

This report leverages insights from August’s threat landscape to proactively guide institutions in addressing these vulnerabilities as the new academic year starts. Complete the form to get the report.

> Top 5 KEVs in Use by Cybercriminals Targeting Higher Education.

> Quick win recommendations for the trending threats during the report period.

> Vendor Spotlight – which common higher education vendor has been improving cybersecurity posture over the last 12 months?

>  Review the New CVEs 

Based on extensive research and analysis of data from thousands of companies, FortifyData has identified the top 5 high-risk Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) that are disproportionately affecting the Higher Education sector.

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.