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Cyberattacks on colleges and universities have been on the rise for years, and this trend will likely continue in 2025. In response to this, we can expect to see a number of new data privacy and security developments that will impact higher education in the new year.

While cyber threats of all kinds increase during the holiday season, there are particular common tactics that B2B and B2C companies should watch out for and guard against, writes Will Sweeney, CEO of data privacy and security consulting firm Zaviant.

With the fall semester in full swing, college students aren’t the only ones with homework to do. Higher education institutions in Maryland must comply with the state’s new privacy law, Maryland Code Title 10, Subtitle 13A, as of Oct. 1.

With the fall semester already upon us, now is an important time for higher education institutions to take stock and bolster their data privacy and security infrastructure.

To fight against bad actors, sometimes you need to get into their mindset. When it comes to cybersecurity, one way that education technology companies are fighting back against attacks is through a process called red teaming.

It’s no secret that the cost to mitigate a data breach is skyrocketing. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the total number of breach victims jumped nearly 500% in the first half of this year compared to 2023.

MIT researchers’ new artificial intelligence risk database could prompt companies to overhaul their AI strategies, potentially slowing adoption but enhancing safety in an era of rapid AI proliferation.

Center City-based data security and privacy consultant Zaviant appointed Adam Stone as the leader of its AI governance practice group. This group will consult with client companies about how to implement AI in an ethical and responsible way.

Philadelphia resident and Athlone-born man Will Sweeney recently won the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award for his achievements in the data security and privacy industry.