The article explains that colleges and universities must balance the need for strong cybersecurity with the open-access culture central to higher education. Rising ransomware, phishing, and IoT-based attacks have increased risk as campuses manage sensitive personal data, financial records, and valuable research across thousands of distributed endpoints. Expanded remote access and outdated systems further expose networks, while the financial and operational impact of breaches continues to grow. The document emphasizes that institutions can establish control without limiting openness by adopting a layered cybersecurity approach that combines end-user training, up-to-date security technologies, continuous monitoring, and clear policies. By improving awareness, applying patches promptly, and l

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