Hosted by Henry Hughes, deputy security director, and Mark Siddle, senior security analyst, both Jisc.

1. Network Security
Birds of a Feather

2. Cybersecurity posture survey
» 48 responses so far (34 universities; 8 colleges; 1 research institute)
» Just under half (46%) have a strategic lead for cybersecurity at their
institution. 58% have dedicated cybersecurity posts within their
organisation
» Just over half (52%) have a CSIRT, but only 10% have staff available
24/7 to respond to security incidents
» Only two institutions have a SOC
» The prevalence of a cybersecurity budget appears to have increased
since 2015 and the amount attributed to the budget also appears to
have increased since then
Interim findings:
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3. Cybersecurity posture survey
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How well respondents feel their institution is protected currently
Not at all well protected
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Very well protected
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4. Cybersecurity posture survey
» Cyber Essentials security certification: 19% achieved already, 38% are
working towards and 23% are considering completing
» Cyber Essentials Plus security certification: 6% achieved already, 19%
working towards, 31% are considering completing
» ISO27001 security certification: 2% achieved already, 13% working
towards, 21% considering completing
Interim findings:
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5. Cybersecurity posture survey
Current biggest cybersecurity threats:
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phishing
user education/lack of
awareness
malware
DDoS ransomware
lack of awareness/understanding/investment
from senior management
data leaks
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6. Cybersecurity posture survey
snapsurveys.com/wh/s.asp?k=149002947247
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7. jisc.ac.uk
Jisc Security Division
Henry Hughes
Frances Burton
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Mark Siddle
Ben Crowther