Retaining qualified IT staff is the key to cyber resilience
Practical guidance on training and empowering staff to maintain robust cyber-defences that protect students, the workforce and the institution as a whole
Change is coming, whether higher education likes it or not
Universities may talk about digital transformation, but are yet to translate it into action. Here’s how to start building the momentum for change, instead of standing still
Deepfakes are coming for higher education. What can we do to prepare?
Deepfakes are easier than ever to make, leaving students and academics vulnerable to cyberbullying, reputational damage and educational integrity. Here’s how to be…
There’s nothing technical about cybersecurity
Discussing and demystifying cybersecurity can help us shift it from a technology issue to being all about people, even at the sector level, writes David Batho
Five ways universities can protect faculty from online harassment
With more online engagement and interaction have come increased threats and attacks against faculty, staff and students. Here are measures institutions can take to raise…
Should we be worried? An educators’ introduction to the metaverse
What is it and what might it mean for the future of education?
Everything you need to know about cyberattacks (but were afraid to ask)
From communication to recovery times, Patrick Bailey provides an insider’s guide to dealing with the havoc wrought by cyberattacks, based on first-hand…
Balancing student data collection and privacy protection
Increased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities. Andy …
How to prepare and protect your institution against a future cybersecurity attack
It’s not a matter of if your institution will be hit by a cyberattack but when. Adrian Ellison shares some key actions for universities to better prepare for the…
Supporting cybersecurity literacy for workforce-ready graduates
Employers need a cybersecurity-literate workforce, and higher education could play a valuable role in filling the gap
Cybersecurity in the HE sector – getting the basics right
Managing security updates, vulnerability reviews, password policies and multi-factor authentication are staple university needs, says Clive Madders
Cybersecurity remains a critical issue that universities must face
Statistics show that universities are getting better at defending against and preparing for cyberattacks, but much more needs to be done, says Heidi Fraser-Krauss
Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT department
Our first-year university students might have received no education on cybersecurity since the age of 13, say Andy Phippen and Emma Bond
Cybersecurity in online learning
Mohammed Rehman explains what steps universities should take to educate staff and students about cybersecurity and how to protect themselves when teaching and learning…
