IDC INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT Sponsored by: Proofpoint Advanced Threat Protection in Higher Education November 2021 Written by: Matthew Leger, Research Manager, Worldwide Education Digital Transformation Strategies An Evolving Cyberthreat Landscape Institutions of higher education (IHEs) have unique cybersecurity needs. These institutions are creators of consequential intellectual property (IP), making them high-value targets for nefarious cybercriminals. They are also partners of private sector companies, government agencies, and other industries and have access to highly sensitive information, placing a larger target on their backs. During COVID-19, institutions across the world shifted to remote operations as well as remote teaching and learning. The rapid adoption and p

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