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

The education sector is facing costly lessons from third-party breaches, highlighting the need to manage vendor risk and protect student data from ransomware and other attacks. This is a growing concern due to rising threats from third-party actors. Institutions must take a proactive approach to defense. This includes assessing and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors. Effective risk management is crucial to prevent costly breaches.