How Higher Ed Institutions Are Managing Third-Party Risk

Higher education’s reliance on third-party software and Software as a Service platforms has never been more consequential. Recent attacks on learning management systems and other platforms used by higher education institutions have demonstrated how a vulnerability at a technology provider can become a problem for institutions that depend on it. For universities, the challenge is particularly acute. Third-party applications are embedded in teaching, research, administration and student services, often handling enormous amounts of sensitive data. How can institutions take advantage of these…