Securing Higher Education’s New Front Door: Identity, Browser Risk, and the 2026 Global Threat Report

About the Event

Adversaries are moving faster than ever. The average breakout time fell to 29 minutes in 2025. The fastest took 27 seconds.

The 2026 Global Threat Report highlights a critical shift: attackers are increasingly exploiting identity, SaaS platforms, and trusted access to operate without malware. This is evidenced by the fact that 82% of all detections in 2025 were malware-free.

As teaching, research, and administration increasingly rely on applications, browser-based platforms and AI, securing identity and user sessions is now a critical control point. For UK universities, built on openness and collaboration, risk is concentrated in identity, session activity, and the browser. Security strategies must evolve to address this reality; relying solely on endpoint protection is no longer sufficient.

In this session, we will examine:

• The threat trends reshaping higher education
• How attackers blend into legitimate activity
• Why browser-layer visibility is now essential
• Practical steps to strengthen zero trust across hybrid environments

Tailored specifically for the UCISA community, this webinar offers practical, actionable insights to help you adapt faster to identity-driven attacks.