In recent years, the U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant overhaul of its fraud prevention protocols within the federal financial aid application system. This initiative, driven by growing concerns over systematic exploitation by fraudulent activities, specifically targets the
A recent study by Comparitech reveals that educational institutions take substantially longer to report data breaches compared to other sectors. Schools and colleges average about 4.8 months, while education companies take up to 6.3 months to disclose such incidents. This lag in reporting is
Edtech leaders across the United States are navigating an evolving landscape in K-12 education, addressing challenges in digital infrastructure, student data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity. The annual State of Edtech District Leadership report by CoSN reveals the complex transformations in these
As universities increasingly integrate generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini into their infrastructure, they find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and security challenges. These tools have become invaluable for tasks such as summarizing meeting notes and
The concept of personhood credentials is gaining traction in higher education as a response to the growing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within academic environments. These credentials aim to verify digital identities as uniquely human, offering a potential solution to challenges
Universities have massive data management needs, encompassing student records, IT systems, Internet logs, security events, and more. With the ever-growing volume, the key challenge is not just storing data but leveraging it for meaningful insights. Two powerful solutions—data warehouses and data
