<i>Universities are struggling to find balance between academic openness and the need for computer security across their networks.</i><p>Let&#x27;s not forget cheapness. Perhaps a major issue is that most of the &quot;academic have nots&quot; are expected to buy their own computers and software. Disclaimer: My spouse is such a worker. As a result, there&#x27;s a proliferation of computers on the academic network, with varying levels of security installed, and no incentive to secure them further.<p>My spouse&#x27;s attitude is pretty typical: If they want security, they can buy her a computer, otherwise it&#x27;s her personal property and they&#x27;re not allowed to touch it. The research labs are off limits to the IT staff because &quot;updates&quot; cause old computers running lab equipment to stop working.