Why The Education Sector Needs Cybersecurity Solutions
Cybersecurity for the education sector is increasingly reliant on technology, which has created new cybersecurity risks. Schools and universities are now entirely managed through computer systems and networks. Both teachers and students depend on the accessibility and the security of these systems to store and share sensitive information. In order to protect the integrity of educational institutions and their degrees, cybersecurity has become a top priority. Our cybersecurity solutions for education are designed to help the education sector identify their primary risks and provide adapted solutions to their unique challenges.
Phishing Attacks
These attacks are particularly successful in the education sector, with over 90% of phishing emails being opened by employees. In 2021, hackers diverted the payroll of various American universities using a derived form of phishing called business email compromise (BEC), successfully stealing millions of dollars.
Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks targeting the education sector have increased by 400% in 2021. These attacks have caused significant disruptions, with some institutions being forced to pay large sums of money to regain access to their data. 70% of organizations that were targeted by ransomware reported paying the ransom.
Data Breaches
The number of data breaches in the education sector increased significantly between 2020 and 2021 due to the transition to e-learning during the pandemic. The average cost of a data breach in the education sector was $4.5 million.
The Key Cybersecurity Challenges of The Education Sector
How We Help Education Stay Secure & Compliant
NETWORK SECURITY
Simulate real-world cyberattacks on your corporate network and secure your assets
Internal network, external network, wireless network, etc.
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS
Measure the cybersecurity awareness of your staff and students to prevent phishing
Cybersecurity awareness training, phishing test, etc.
COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Achieve and enforce compliance with various standards efficiently and with minimal overhead
DOT49, TSA SD, ISO27001/27005, NIST 800-53, etc.
Application Security
Conduct expert-led penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in your applications
Web applications, mobile applications, APIs, etc.
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