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Endpoint Security in Higher Education: Strategies for IT Professionals to Combat Evolving Threats

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Higher education institutions face an increasingly complex threat landscape, with endpoints—laptops, mobile devices, IoT, and research systems—being prime targets for cyberattacks. As IT professionals, securing these diverse endpoints while maintaining academic accessibility is a constant challenge.

This webinar will dive into advanced endpoint security strategies, including Zero Trust architecture, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and policy enforcement frameworks. Experts will share actionable insights on mitigating ransomware, securing remote and hybrid environments, and strengthening institutional cybersecurity postures.

Key takeaways from this webinar:

Identifying Endpoint Security Risks – Gain insights into the latest threats targeting endpoints in higher education, including ransomware, credential theft, and IoT vulnerabilities.
Implementing Advanced Protection Measures – Explore best practices in EDR, Zero Trust policies, and automation-driven security frameworks to safeguard institutional networks.
Enhancing Incident Response & Compliance – Learn how to streamline threat detection, enforce compliance with regulations (FERPA, HIPAA, NIST), and develop a proactive response plan.