cybersecurity

Linda Hansen
12/7/22

See what’s new with PCI v4.0

Payment security is undergoing a transition as the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has rolled out updated standards to enable organizations to better protect payment information against ever-evolving threats.

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CampusGuard
11/23/22

9 Security Best Practices for Remote Workers

Working from home can offer a lot of benefits but can also increase the risk of a cyberattack. Read our list of best practices for remote workers and help keep your institution safe.

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Natalie Schwarz
9/20/22

3 IT Concerns for Higher Education Institutions

The pandemic showed higher education institutions the gaps in their technology. Now three concerns continue to rise to the top. 

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CampusGuard
5/10/22

Ransomware in Higher Education

Colleges and universities host a significant amount of sensitive data, including student information, protected health information, financial information, and research data. This data, as well as the need to support such a diverse group of users (students, faculty, and staff) and systems makes higher education a prime target for ransomware attacks.

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McKenzie Beach
10/12/20

Protect Students from Spear Phishing Attacks

The cyber division within the FBI put out an important notice regarding spear phishing. We want our partners’ staff and students to be aware of spear phishing attacks. The Nelnet cybersecurity team includes 70 plus individuals that promote security within the Nelnet environment.

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McKenzie Beach
10/7/20

Be Aware of Increasing Cyber-Attack Threats

Ransomware, zoombombing, and phishing are the three most common type of cyber-attacks. We discuss four security recommendations for institutions. Nelnet has a team of 30 plus people who are constantly looking into the security of our products.

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Linda Hansen
10/1/20

The Impact of PA-DSS

When an institution purchases a PA-DSS validated product, they not only receive the software application, but also take on the responsibility for the infrastructure support and maintenance that will support the application. With a PA-DSS validated product, institutions may need to do more work in-house to maintain the necessary levels of information security.

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Nelnet Campus Commerce
1/24/19

The Future of E-Commerce on Campuses

Jodi Spethman, director of marketing, shared some of her wisdom from 20 years of professional experience and working closely with e-commerce and higher education.

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