Fractured CyberSecurity in Universities
In June 2023, the University of Manchester fell victim to a devastating ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of over 1.1 million NHS patients. This incident is not isolated but part of a growing trend of cyberattacks targeting higher education institutions. This whitepaper examines the attack in detail, analyzes the shortcomings of traditional cybersecurity approaches, and proposes advanced, integrated solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.