The education sector is increasingly becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. With institutions handling vast amounts of sensitive data, including student records, financial information, and research data, attackers see schools, colleges, and universities as easy prey. Here’s what you need to know about cyber attacks on education—and how eScan can help safeguard your institution.
- Educational Institutions Are Prime Targets
Cybercriminals often view schools and universities as soft targets due to outdated security systems and limited IT resources. Phishing, ransomware, and data breaches are among the most common threats.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan’s advanced endpoint security solutions provide real-time threat detection and proactive defense mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access and malware infections.
- Ransomware Attacks Are on the Rise
Ransomware attacks can cripple an institution by locking critical data until a ransom is paid. Schools with inadequate backups or weak security measures often face significant financial and reputational damage.
🔹 How eScan Helps: With eScan’s multi-layered anti-ransomware protection, institutions can detect and block ransomware before it encrypts files, ensuring data safety.
- Phishing Scams Target Faculty and Students
Hackers often use phishing emails to trick faculty and students into revealing login credentials or downloading malicious software.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan’s AI-powered anti-phishing technology detects and blocks fraudulent emails, keeping personal and institutional data secure.
- Online Learning Platforms Are Vulnerable
With the rise of e-learning, attackers exploit vulnerabilities in online education platforms to steal credentials, disrupt classes, or distribute malware.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan ensures secure access with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and endpoint security, reducing the risk of unauthorized intrusions.
- IoT Devices Can Be a Security Risk
Smartboards, tablets, surveillance systems, and other connected devices in educational institutions can serve as entry points for cybercriminals.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan’s network security solutions monitor and protect IoT devices, ensuring a secure learning environment.
- Student Data Is a Valuable Commodity
Hackers target institutions to steal student records, financial details, and personal information for identity theft or to sell on the dark web.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technology prevents unauthorized access and exfiltration of sensitive student and faculty information.
- Cybersecurity Awareness Is Lacking
Many educators and students are unaware of cybersecurity best practices, making them easy targets for cyber threats.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan provides cybersecurity awareness training, educating staff and students on recognizing and avoiding cyber threats.
- Compliance and Regulations Are Increasing
Educational institutions must comply with data protection laws like FERPA, GDPR, and others. Failure to do so can result in legal and financial consequences.
🔹 How eScan Helps: eScan’s compliance-ready security solutions help institutions meet regulatory requirements, ensuring data protection and legal compliance.
Conclusion
Cyber threats in education are evolving, and institutions must stay ahead with proactive security measures. eScan offers a robust cybersecurity framework tailored for the education sector, ensuring protection against cyber risks while fostering a safe and secure learning environment.
Is your institution protected? Get in touch with eScan today and secure your educational ecosystem!
