article thumbnail

Reduce Ransomware Risk in Educational Institutions

Pure Storage

Reduce Ransomware Risk in Educational Institutions by Pure Storage Blog Ransomware attacks targeting educational institutions increased dramatically in 2023 , with K-12 schools seeing a major spike in these incidents. One recent global study from Sophos found that higher education institutions spend more than $1.4

article thumbnail

Why Educational Institutions Should Give Cybersecurity Top Priority

Unitrends

As a result, big companies with comprehensive security were […]. The post Why Educational Institutions Should Give Cybersecurity Top Priority appeared first on Unitrends. However, many of these networks were a means to an end as attackers focused on the supply chain.

Education 105
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Security Industry Association Names Wayne Dorris as SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Chair

Security Industry Association

Wayne Dorris, cybersecurity program manager at Axis Communications, will spearhead the board-appointed group of industry cybersecurity experts’ efforts to provide key guidance, thought leadership and content to improve the industry’s cyber-resiliency. I’m honored to accept the role of Cybersecurity Advisory Board chair,” said Dorris.

article thumbnail

Security Industry Association Supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Security Industry Association

SIA encourages its members to strengthen their cybersecurity postures and offers a variety of resources to support them making cybersecurity a priority. The Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to cybersecurity as the 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – begins.

article thumbnail

Security Industry Association and ISC Security Events Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2024 and ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education at ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2024 (Nov. Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education at ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2024 (Nov. All sessions are strictly commercial-free and offer countless insights into today’s security market.

article thumbnail

Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award Winners

Security Industry Association

Department of Homeland Security will be recognized at the 2024 SIA GovSummit. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected two government security leaders – Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury – to each receive a 2024 SIA Excellence in Government Service Award. Daryle Hernandez and Arun Vemury of the U.S.

article thumbnail

Six Top Cybersecurity Sessions and Offerings at ISC West 2024

Security Industry Association

Among the robust lineup of conference sessions are several dynamic presentations and offerings on key topics in cybersecurity. At ISC West, you’ll discover expert insights on cyber-physical security convergence, how to vet suppliers’ cybersecurity and more. Can a security system be secure if the network it runs on is left open?