Ransomware: Higher Education’s #1 Cyber Threat

See what’s at stake—and how to strengthen your defenses. 

Ransomware remains the single most disruptive cyber threat facing colleges and universities today. From an average of $550,000 lost to ransom payments to 12 days of downtime due to attacks, the financial and operational toll on higher education institutions is staggering.

Our infographic breaks down the latest data on ransomware in higher ed. Download it and get insights to prepare, respond, and protect your institution.

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Top 10 GLBA Pitfalls That Could Cost You Title IV Funding

 What Every Higher Ed Tech Leader Needs to Know to Stay Compliant 

Ready to improve your cybersecurity position? Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to avoid becoming a higher education cautionary tale as GLBA compliance ramps up.

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November 6, 2025
3pm ET / 12pm PT
Recording and slides provided to all registrants.

Have Questions About How to Protect Your Institution Against Cyber Threats? Our Cybersecurity Experts Are Here to Help.

KAI Partners helps colleges and universities stay ahead of ransomware and other advanced threats. We’ll help your institution:

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✓ Pinpoint vulnerabilities before attackers do

✓ Build NIST-aligned frameworks that stand up to pressure

✓ Minimize downtime with proactive monitoring and response

✓ Empower staff through training and resilient practices

 

Stephen Heath, CISSP, CISA, CISM, OSCP, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience from ethical hacker to CISO, leads the KAIP cybersecurity team and is dedicated to helping higher ed IT leaders reduce risk, build realistic security programs, and ultimately sleep better at night.

Schedule a Consultation with Stephen