28% of the top 100 vendors most commonly used by universities have experienced a data breach since 2024.

July 4, 2026

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28% of the top 100 vendors most commonly used by universities have experienced a data breach since 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by UpGuard in July 2026. It covers topics including Data Breach, Third-Party Risk, Higher Education, Third-Party Supply Risk. The original data appears in 2026 Higher Education Third-Party Cyber Risk Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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28% of the top 100 vendors most commonly used by universities have experienced a data breach since 2024. This data was published by UpGuard and covers Data Breach, Third-Party Risk, Higher Education, Third-Party Supply Risk.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Higher Education Third-Party Cyber Risk Report, published by UpGuard on July 4, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.upguard.com/resources/2026-higher-education-third-party-cyber-risk-report.

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This statistic relates to Data Breach, Third-Party Risk, Higher Education, Third-Party Supply Risk. Browse more statistics on Data Breach or from UpGuard.

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28% of the top 100 vendors most commonly used by universities have experienced a data breach since 2024.

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