Episode 37 - Defend your Data: Cyber Threats in Higher Education
Cyber threats loom over every aspect of our lives, but higher education is especially vulnerable. Dr. Jason Altmire talks with
Dr. Ted Reynolds about the rise of ransomware attacks in universities and businesses and how school administrators, faculty, and students can reduce the risk of cybersecurity attacks.
Dr. Ted Reynolds is the Director of the Terrorism Studies Program in the
Office of Global Perspectives and International Initiatives at the
University of Central Florida. Dr. Altmire and Dr. Reynolds discuss the critical role of cybersecurity in higher education, the impact of cyber threats on sensitive data, and strategies to ensure that third-party vendors practice good cyber hygiene.