SonicWall Data Shows Attacks on Schools Skyrocketing
Threat actors increasingly targeted K-12 districts in 2022, resulting in triple-digit spikes in malware, ransomware, encrypted threats and IoT attacks. While K-12 schools had already been increasing their dependence on technology, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated […]
How Cybercrime Impacted Education in 2021
According to a report in The Journal, as of early August, more than 60% of parents were hesitant to send their children back to school this fall due to a large uptick in pediatric COVID-19 […]
Cybercrime on Campus: How Education Became Attackers’ Biggest Target
At the core of educational philosophy is the idea that no two schools (or students) are alike. But regardless of differences in location, revenue or grade level, educational institutions are increasingly facing a common problem: […]
COVID-19 Ushers in a New Era of Cybersecurity
As colleges and universities approach the fall semester, COVID-19 has complicated cybersecurity measures. This semester, higher-ed institutions around the world have struggled to keep up with the digital demands of remote learning. As these organizations […]
E-rate Funding 2020: Use It or Lose It?
The new FCC Report & Order on the U.S. government’s E-rate rules of engagement for 2020 and beyond are here. And it includes some critical E-rate funding changes that could impact current K-12 budgets. First, […]
