HIGHER EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
APRIL 21, 2020

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At UNCP, cybersecurity is part of a campus culture
Taking steps to stay safe online is a year-round effort, but every October — during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month — things are ramped up a notch.
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MIT Professors, Senator Team to Create Coronavirus Resources
Streamlined access to personal protective equipment as well as a network of resources for elderly homes are among the tools that the COVID-19 Policy Alliance is helping bring to New Hampshire.

(TNS) — A grassroots team of professors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is working with state Sen. Tom Sherman, D-Rye, on bolstering the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Streamlined access to personal protective equipment and a network of resources for elderly homes are among the tools Sherman is helping bring to New Hampshire by working with the COVID-19 Policy Alliance. The group was self-organized by MIT professors to provide resources to the federal government and states for mitigating the impact of the pandemic. READ MORE

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Ransomware in Education: How to use your Network to Stay Ahead of Attacks
Educational institution systems store a large amount of sensitive data, including student and employee records. They rely heavily on these systems for day-to-day operations. So any disruption or loss of access can be a game changer. But these same institutions also often have tight budgets and can’t afford to employ large security teams. That’s one reason they’re perceived as easy and lucrative targets by online adversaries.
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