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Dr. Vimal Bibhu, Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, Noida International University
In today’s digital landscape, educational institutions are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, necessitating robust security measures. Addressing these challenges involves two crucial domains: institutional communication network security deployment and cybersecurity awareness for stakeholders. Below is an in-depth exploration of the specific actions educational institutions are taking to combat these threats and secure their infrastructure.
Institutional communication network security
One of the foremost steps in securing the communication network of an educational institution is the deployment of firewalls. These firewalls act as gatekeepers, positioned between the inward and outward boundaries of the network. Their role is to filter all incoming and outgoing traffic, examining it for anomalies or threats. If the system detects suspicious or malicious traffic, the firewall drops the data packets, preventing them from accessing sensitive institutional information. This approach ensures that the confidential data of the institution and...