How AI-Enabled Zero-Trust Networking Strengthens Higher Ed Security

Connectivity is fundamental in higher education. Learning, research and campus operations are all tied to the internet, and it needs to be readily accessible. That makes security a major concern. “Colleges and universities are essentially mini cities, and a secure network is essential to success in that environment,” says Jon Young, director of strategy and innovation for higher education at Extreme Networks. While implementing zero trust in higher education is riddled with real challenges, a modernized, AI-enabled approach to network architecture can help ensure students, faculty and staff…