The education sector has undergone and embraced several changes in recent years due to the increased reliance on digital technologies, changing the way students learn, both in the classroom and from home. Over the last several years, having access to the internet and mobile devices evolved from a luxury to an absolute necessity.
As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers.