When a cyberattack strikes an institution of higher education (IHE), rapid coordination and total alignment are critical. However, many institutions only discover their structural blind spots through the painful clarity of hindsight. This guide can help IHEs shift from reactive to proactive by prompting teams to uncover conflicting assumptions, clarify roles, and address vulnerabilities before… (read more)

Findings and insights from the 2025 DRU National Summit, a networking and educational event hosted by the Disaster Resilient Universities (DRU) Network and the University of Oregon. Key topics included the role of risk assessments in the campus environment, the challenges and opportunities of continuity planning, and the science of crisis communications. 

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, the higher education sector found itself quickly confronting risks that had been previously identified as having significant impact but low to moderate likelihood of occurring. In this update, we provide a perspective on the changes in the higher education risk landscape brought forth by COVID- 19. This perspective continues to emphasize the need and benefits… (read more)