Campus Technology

Solutions and Strategies for Higher Ed

6/11/2010

Security Spotlight

How Secure Is Your Smart Implant?
The real purpose behind this scientist's research into the security of implanted medical devices is to examine the psychological impact and legal implications, as well as the technological possibilities.
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Campus Security News

Penn State Hit Twice by Malware-Related Data Breaches
A cached database containing private information is troubling Pennsylvania State University staff, as is an infected computer in its library system.
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Private Data on U Louisville Patients Online for 18 Months
A University of Louisville database with personal information about 700 patients in its kidney dialysis program was publicly available on the Internet for a year and a half, according to a report in the Louisville Courier-Journal. Only when a person unaffiliated with the institution sent e-mail about the exposure did the university become aware of the breach.
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Virginia Tech Calls Warnings 'Timely' by 2007 Measure
In response to the United States Department of Education's preliminary report on Virginia Tech's response to the 2007 mass shooting, the Blacksburg university has issued a response that vehemently objects to the department's findings.
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Brescia U Overhauls Network Access Control
Brescia University has deployed a new network access control appliance to allow IT staff to manage access to network resources without configuring permissions manually.
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Liberty U Boosts Online Transaction Security
Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA has implemented a digital certificate management service from Verizon Business. The goal is to protect student information, financial records, and other confidential data.
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Study Targets Windows 'Hooking' in Antivirus Software
Microsoft confirmed last week that it has been working with a security firm investigating a fundamental flaw in antivirus (AV) software for Windows.
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West Chester U Expands Departmental Digital Signage
A Pennsylvania university has installed digital signage that allows departments to distribute custom content to nearby screens.
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