Rubrik , the Security and AI Operations Company, announced its membership in Internet2, a member-based organization that empowers the education and research community with network, cloud and security solutions. The strategic collaboration deepens Rubrik’s engagement with colleges, universities, and research institutions, supporting data backup and cyber recovery to ensure their mission-critical services are available to students, staff, faculty and administrators.
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Educational institutions are foundational pillars of communities throughout the U.S., yet they are increasingly vulnerable to malicious cyber activity. A recent analysis reveals that 82% of U.S. educational organizations reported cyber threat impacts. As an Internet2 industry member, Rubrik is joining a network of more than 500 member organizations that share knowledge and research to help protect and recover from cyber attacks.
“Advancing the technical capabilities of the global research and education ecosystem requires deep collaboration and understanding how to navigate cyber security in the age of AI,” said Lou Karu, Area Vice President of State, Local & Education, Rubrik. “With Internet2, we are helping to drive awareness of modern cyber resilience in the age of agentic AI among the world’s leading educational institutions.”
By joining the Internet2 community, Rubrik gains access to a trusted ecosystem of technology providers committed to supporting higher education’s evolving needs – ensuring seamless integration without compromising security, privacy, or compliance. Rubrik’s participation in the Internet2 Cloud Scorecard demonstrates its commitment to aligning with the most relevant community standards for research and education institutions.
“Building institutional resilience for research and higher education requires a robust community of shared expertise,” said Sean O’Brien, Associate Vice President for NET+ Cloud Services, Internet2. “Rubrik joining Internet2 as a member advances important conversations around data security, cyber resilience and recovery.”
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