Campus Technology

Solutions and Strategies for Higher Ed

8/28/2009

Security Spotlight

WSU Brings Its Network Back from the Breaking Point
For years Washington State University relied on a licensed software application to protect the institution's computers from spam and viruses. The system worked fine for a while but began to show its weaknesses as technology and Internet usage increased across the campus.More

Campus Security News

IBM: No Such Thing as a Safe Browsing Environment
Malicious content on trusted sites is dramatically increasing, according to new research from IBM. The company recently released results from its X-Force 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report, which shows an unprecedented state of Web insecurity.More
Campuses Emphasize Safety Planning
A majority of colleges and universities have implemented emergency preparedness plans for their campuses, according to a new survey by the Campus Safety and Security Project.More
Blackboard Updates Transact Commerce App for Compliance with PCI Standards
Blackboard has released version 3.5 of Blackboard Transact, a set of applications that provides commerce and security management for campuses.More
Caribbean Clients Face Hurricane Season with Notifications in Place
Inter-American University in Puerto Rico and the American University of Antigua--both in the Caribbean--have signed onto Blackboard Connect for text, voice, and e-mail notification services. Both schools are users of the Blackboard Learn course management system.More
CDC Issues H1N1 Guidance for Colleges and Universities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed new guidance for colleges and universities on how to prepare for the upcoming flu season, particularly H1N1 influenza, which appears to disproportionately affect young people.More
Meredith College Hires WireHead for Security Assessment
Meredith College has tapped the professional services of WireHead Security to help the Raleigh, NC-based institution with security testing.More
U New Hampshire Consolidates Backup and Recovery Environments
The University of New Hampshire has completed the deployment of a new virtual tape library for data deduplication.More

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