Educational Institutions and Ransomware

[Steve Linthicum]

In an earlier posting I discussed the importance of getting your name out there by writing articles. Since I've decided in retirement to teach less and write more, I thought it a good idea to share this article I wrote (and actually received compensation for). For those of you who are teaching at colleges and universities, I'd appreciate it if you have the same sort of opinions I've suggested.

The Need for Multifactor Authentication for Higher Ed

Ransomware regularly targets colleges and universities. So why is it that these institutions often lack strong authentication?

ransomware.org

 

[Carlos Miranda]

I was part of the MFA rollout where I work at. We are part of the biggest system in the US and were the 1st of the campuses to roll out MFA to all. The biggest thing is the buy-in from executive management and the role IT plays in ensuring users understand how to use MFA and how MFA will not stop attacks but help prevent them. You are right about Higher Ed and security, it's like playing full-court basketball with two players guarding 5.

 

[Jarrel]

I agree. MFA needs to be enabled where possible - not only in Higher ED.