A new analysis argues that learning-management cybersecurity accountability can’t end at the vendor boundary—because campuses accumulate years of student data, communications, and operational records inside LMS platforms. The piece points to the complexity of modern higher-ed tech environments, where Canvas-type systems integrate with video conferencing, cloud storage, accessibility workflows, testing systems, accommodation processes, and plagiarism tools. It frames the risk as “distributed digital liability,” emphasizing that when a vendor incident occurs, it quickly becomes an institutional governance issue—especially for FERPA-adjacent workflows and student information used for advising and disability services. The analysis warns that many universities lack the precision to answer what data has accumulated over time and which integrations expanded the risk surface.