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OmniSOC, part of REN-ISAC, ran a tabletop exercise session with I-Light member institutions recently. It revealed vulnerabilities, improved incident reporting readiness, and clarified attack response. Learn more: blogs.iu.edu/renisac/2025... #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #IncidentResponse #HigherEd

Heading to the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Nashville, October 27–30? Stop by the REN-ISAC/OmniSOC table or say hello around the conference. We’re always glad to connect, share ideas, and talk cybersecurity. See you in Nashville! #EDUCAUSE2025 #EDU25 #HigherEdCybersecurity #RENISAC #OmniSOC

In partnership with SANS, REN-ISAC is offering SEC511 live online Nov 17–22, 2025 — advanced threat detection & monitoring (46 CPEs) aligned with GIAC GMON. Eligible higher ed & public sector can register at a discount with code REN-ISAC_SEC511. www.sans.org/cyber-securi...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)! To celebrate, REN-ISAC is offering a variety of free webinars during the month of October:

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Get to Know the REN-ISAC . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. The Research & Education Networks Information Sharing & Analysis Center (REN-ISAC) is higher education’s go-to cyber-threat information sharing alliance. As a member-based organization, the REN-ISAC w...

Webinar tomorrow, October 1: Get to Know the REN-ISAC

What do you know about the REN-ISAC? What benefits of membership might be missed by current members? Or are you interested in membership? Join our webinar at 12 noon, ET and find out! Register at: iu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Big congrats to REN-ISAC + OmniSOC’s 2025 Rising Stars. After focused learning and cross-team work, the cohort pitched concrete projects to drive positive change across our org. Read the recap to see what they built. #HigherEd #Cybersecurity #Leadership

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Practice Before the Cybersecurity Crisis: Why Tabletop Exercises Matter in Higher Ed When over a hundred higher education information security professionals gathered in Boston this August, the room was not there just to listen; they were there to imagine what could go wrong. At the 20...

Tabletop exercises let institutions rehearse incidents in a safe setting, exposing gaps and strengthening teamwork so they can respond with confidence when it counts. #HigherEd #CyberSecurity #IncidentResponse #TabletopExercise

Nov 17 to 22: REN-ISAC and SANS present SEC511, Cybersecurity Engineering for Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring. Live Online labs and challenges cover cloud monitoring, NDR, EDR, SIEM. Optional GIAC GMON. Partnership pricing available with code REN-ISAC_SEC511. www.sans.org/cyber-securi...

We're seeing a spike in AitM phishing that bypasses MFA via reverse proxies & stolen session cookies. Use phishing-resistant MFA (security keys/passkeys), device binding, shorter sessions, & URL checks. #HigherEdSecurity #AitM #MFA #RENISAC #highered #Phishing www.ren-isac.net/services/pub...

U.S. agencies warn Iran-linked cyber actors may target U.S. networks, including higher ed. Prior campaigns stole research from 300+ universities. Get the latest and learn how to prepare: blogs.iu.edu/renisac/2025... #HigherEdSecurity #Cybersecurity #IranCyberThreat

Multi-Factor Authentication: Why It Matters for Higher Education and Research Cybersecurity threats in higher education and research environments continue to evolve, and attackers are becoming more skilled at bypassing traditional defenses. One of the most effective ways to saf...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the easiest, most effective ways to protect higher ed & research accounts. It adds a quick extra step to logins that stops most breaches. REN-ISAC & OmniSOC urge all affiliates to use it everywhere—personal & professional www.linkedin.com/pulse/multi-...

How the REN-ISAC Daily Watch Report Helps Higher Ed Stay a Step Ahead In higher education, a single missed update can turn into a serious breach. That’s why REN-ISAC’s Daily Watch Report has become a daily must-read for security teams across the sector.

Cyber threats move fast—higher ed & research institutions need to stay ahead. REN-ISAC’s Daily Watch Report delivers daily intel on top risks, from exploits to patches. Built for the sector, it helps teams act fast & stay prepared.
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Five Everyday Habits That Keep You and Campus Cyber Safe Cyber attacks are a fact of life across colleges and universities. All it takes is one accidental click from a student, professor, or staff member to open the door to serious problems.

Five simple habits to protect your data and help keep campus systems secure. Quick tips on passwords, updates, devices, and privacy.

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SANS is the gold standard in cyber training. Members get 50%+ off during the summer purchase window (June 1–July 31). From GIAC certs to NetWars, it’s world-class training at a fraction of the cost. Details: ren-isac.net/services/SAN...

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