As financially motivated attacks get easier to carry out, more universities are entering entering the crosshairs, CrowdStrike says.

Duke University's Mary McKee recommended tackling cybersecurity using a "resource-based" approach.

Universities don't need to buy every new tool, said University of Oklahoma CISO Aaron Baillio, but they do need to educate and watch their users.

Arizona State University Chief Information Security Officer Tina Thorstenson said unknown devices and connections are a top concern.