The constantly rising security breaches at higher education institutions have proven the growing interest of hackers in this particular industry. Considering the valuable intellectual property they hold and the open nature of their IT systems, colleges and universities are an attractive target for malicious attacks.
Security operators are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain information security and compliance at universities, owing to their unique nature. They are traditionally known for their openness, however, must maintain the privacy of users and meet specific compliance requirements, for instance, FERPA.