In the past year, 71% of secondary schools have reported a breach or attack – cyber-attacks are constantly making headlines.
In episode 2 of our podcast series our team of experts discuss the evolving threat landscape. You will learn
- How threats are evolving
- How cyber criminals exploit vulnerabilities in your system
- How AI is impacting this.
The Espria and Mimecast team also share proactive strategies to enhance your organisation’s cyber security.
With budgetary restrictions impacting many education establishments, they often lack the in-house resources to manage their cyber security effectively. The constant monitoring of data, looking for patterns and vulnerabilities to detect and respond to cyber threats is simply not an option for most institutions.
In Episode 2 of our Education Podcast Series, Brian Sibley, VCTO and Solutions Architect at Espria, discusses The Current Threat Landscape in the Education sector with Rob Cox, Mimecast Education Specialist, and Rob Stock, Sales Engineer, also from Mimecast. Together, drawing on their vast experience in this space, they debate the risks, the vulnerabilities and the threats, and how a proactive approach to your security posture can mitigate a breach.
With the advent of AI, cyber actors are leveraging this technology to launch more attacks with greater frequency. These criminals are actively finding ways to infiltrate your system by looking for exploitable vulnerabilities in organisational infrastructure, potentially hold your data to ransom. Schools, colleges and universities are all at risk due to the sheer number of endpoints and the quantity of parent and student personal data held. in the case of universities, this risk also extends to valuable research data. Quite simply, the education sector is a ‘happy hunting ground’ for the cyber criminals of today.
In this episode, our experts delve into the specifics of these threats and provide actionable insights on how educational institutions can bolster their defences. They discuss the importance of regular security assessments, the role of advanced threat detection technologies, and the need for comprehensive incident response plans. By adopting a multi-layered security strategy and fostering a culture of cyber awareness, educational establishments can better protect themselves against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and practical tips from industry leaders who understand the unique challenges faced by the education sector. Stay informed, stay secure, and ensure that your institution is prepared to face the cyber threats of today and tomorrow.
