Articles Tagged with ''school cyber security''

Education institutions, just like any business or organization, need to pay careful attention to their cybersecurity posture and that of the third parties they work with.

The CISA has released a new resource to assist K-12 schools establish tailored approaches to threat management. 

A new survey reveals IT leaders’ concerns about cybersecurity in education. 

Security leaders weigh in on the Highline Public Schools cyberattack. 

By proactively taking certain security measures, security teams can fortify their digital infrastructure and ensure a safer school environment year-round.

Dr. Ryma Abassi, Director of ISET'Com, leads her institution in strengthening cybersecurity education.

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) in Boston, Massachusetts experienced a data breach in May 2023 that included Social Security Numbers.

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. 

Reeds Spring School District discovered in late September that threat actors had gained access to files between April 26, 2023 and May 18, 2023. 

Why are underfunded organizations like schools targets of cyberattacks? Simply put, schools are low-hanging cyber fruit and there are a lot of them.