Third-Party Breaches Teach Education Sector a Costly Lesson in Vendor Risk

The education sector is facing increased threats from third-party actors, which is prompting institutions to take defensive measures. These measures are aimed at protecting student data from various types of attacks, including ransomware. Institutions are being forced to adapt to rising vendor risk in order to safeguard sensitive information. This shift highlights the growing importance of mitigating third-party threats in the education sector.