Because colleges and universities store such massive amounts of data, they are often a target of hackers and other cyber criminals. Cyber attack statistics reflect this. In fact, there were 1,851 data breaches in educational institutions between 2005 and 2021. Additionally, many universities have outdated or poorly constructed cybersecurity systems, which makes them even more vulnerable. With so many cybersecurity threats looming, institutions of higher learning will need to take steps to prevent them.
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