Supporting university cyber security and student online safety

With universities relying more than ever before on online content and with classes and communications increasingly delivered digitally, interactions between staff and students could be opening your university up to a cyber attack.

When we think of a cyber attack we commonly imagine a university being hacked by a criminal gang. But there are many other ways that can open up your institution to a potential cyber security attack. Reducing such risks and preventing problems is something that all university staff and students should be aware of — digital resilience is key to an institution's cyber safety.

This ProtectED Reflections event will explore the digital threats and cyber security problems facing universities today. Our speakers will discuss the ways in which all university teams — from student wellbeing to library staff — can build a university's resilience, closing down opportunities for potential data leaks and ransomware attacks.

We will also…