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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 Cybersecurity Strategies Research Universities Must Adopt to Lead in Global Research


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Sep 23, 2024, 16:15 ET

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Indiana University partners with PIER Group to strengthen cybersecurity, ensuring a safe and secure environment for its students and faculty while fostering innovation.
Indiana University partners with PIER Group to strengthen cybersecurity, ensuring a safe and secure environment for its students and faculty while fostering innovation.

Navigating Unique Cybersecurity Challenges from Sensitive Data Protection to Social Media Threats

JASPER, Ind., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month approaches this October, PIER Group is drawing attention to the unique cybersecurity challenges faced by research-focused universities and institutions nationwide. With the rise of cloud computing and data sharing, safeguarding the sensitive research data, intellectual property, and high-value projects emerging from these academic hubs is more critical than ever. PIER Group, a leader in providing IT solutions and cybersecurity services to R1 and R2 universities, is at the forefront of helping these institutions navigate this complex cybersecurity landscape.

"R1 and R2 universities are some of the most targeted institutions by cybercriminals due to the immense value of the research they conduct and their large attack surface. Their networks handle hundreds of thousands of devices and connect to other universities all over the world," said Chad Williams, president of PIER Group. "At PIER Group, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that these institutions not only stay at the forefront of global research, but do so securely. We're building the infrastructures that allow them to innovate without fear of compromise."

"At PIER Group, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that these institutions not only stay at the forefront of global research, but do so securely. We're building the infrastructures that allow them to innovate without fear of compromise," said Chad Williams, president of PIER Group.

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During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, universities have the opportunity to assess their cybersecurity strategies and adopt solutions that will protect their campuses, students, and research for years to come. Williams and his colleagues at PIER Group have identified five strategies that top universities should be implementing now or planning for:

1. Adopt AI for Cybersecurity. For managing networks at the scale of major research universities, with thousands of devices connected to campus networks, AI is essential for detecting threats and responding quickly. AI-driven tools can analyze vast amounts of data to detect anomalies and provide automated threat responses.
● What Universities Should Do: Adopt AI-enhanced cybersecurity tools that provide proactive monitoring and fast response to cyber threats.

2. Implement Network Access Control (NAC) Systems. Modern access control solutions, often enhanced with AI, make it much easier for university staff to segment the university population so only authorized users can access sensitive information, applications and data.
● What Universities Should Do: Implement sophisticated NAC systems that use AI for smarter, more effective user management.

3. Combat Social Media Attacks. Cyber criminals are using social media apps like LinkedIn and Instagram to launch attacks on individuals, with an overarching goal of breaching a university network.
● What Universities Should Do: Universities should always follow the 3-2-1-1 rule - three copies of data at two different locations, one offsite and one immutable. They should also educate campus communities on social media risks and employ cybersecurity solutions that monitor and mitigate these threats.

4. Leave Legacy Equipment Behind. Most universities have older equipment, but even equipment that is just a few years old can leave universities vulnerable to cyberattacks. Transitioning networks and storage to the cloud is proving to be the most economical and flexible solution, adding greater security while allowing universities to quickly scale up or down.
● What Universities Should Do: Focus on phasing out older equipment as soon as possible and migrate those computing needs to the cloud.

5. Collaborate Securely with the Broader Research Ecosystem. Universities' openness for collaboration complicates security. Real-time partnerships with research centers and external partners demand secure data-sharing, supported by networks like The Quilt. Strong security measures are crucial to protect sensitive research and intellectual property. Secure collaboration fuels innovation in medicine and technology while safeguarding valuable data.
● What Universities Should Do: Universities should ensure their networks are built to handle secure, high-speed collaboration with both internal and external research partners. PIER Group's support and partnership with R1 and R2 research organizations help facilitate university-wide collaboration, enabling discussions on the best procedures and solutions to secure student, institutional, and research data necessary for innovation.

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, universities must implement strategies to protect their students, staff, and the integrity of their research. By doing so, they contribute to a safer global research ecosystem. For more information on how R1 and R2 universities can achieve technology leadership, visit http://www.piergroup.com.

About PIER Group 
PIER Group is a leading IT and cybersecurity solutions provider with decades of experience specializing in research universities and large academic institutions. They excel in securing and optimizing campus and research networks, demonstrated by their work with top national R1 and R2 universities from coast to coast including Indiana University, University of South Carolina and the University of Maryland. PIER Group's expertise includes implementing robust security measures, such as Aruba ClearPass, to protect sensitive data and support national research networks like The Quilt. Their commitment helps universities navigate complex cybersecurity challenges and makes high-speed, high-stakes collaborations possible. For more information, visit piergroup.com.

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Vagus PR, Inc.
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