Aspects of Cloud Environment Protection in Higher Education. Microsoft Technologies
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https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.37075/RP.2025.4.04Keywords:
Cloud environment, Cybersecurity, Micrоsoft Defender (software), Microsoft Sentinel (software), Azure Security Centre (software), Higher education institutionsAbstract
The transition to cloud infrastructure presents significant cybersecurity challenges for higher education institutions. This report examines the role of three leading Microsoft solutions – Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Security Centre – in providing comprehensive IT protection. It analyses their application, benefits, and opportunities for integration into academic environments. The study highlights the need for a unified cloud cybersecurity strategy, security policy enforcement, and IT team training to ensure data integrity and privacy in the higher education sector.References
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