Educational institutions are increasingly adopting new technologies, including AI-powered tools, to enhance learning experiences. But as our VP of R&D, Vichai Levy, highlights in his latest piece for Dark Reading, this innovation comes with significant risks — particularly for K-12 students whose #sensitivedata, like #PII, is becoming a prime target for cybercriminals. 🔍 From ransomware attacks to vulnerabilities in third-party applications, the education sector is facing growing threats in an aggressive cyber environment. Vic breaks down: • How attackers exploit weaknesses in school systems. • The devastating long-term impact of student identity theft. • Why comprehensive data protection strategies are essential to safeguarding the future. Protecting sensitive data in schools isn’t just about #compliance — it’s about ensuring students can learn and thrive without the shadow of potential cyber threats. A big thank you to #Darkreading for spotlighting this important issue and to our PR partners at Touchdown PR - a Ruder Finn company for helping amplify this conversation. Check out Vic’s full article to learn how schools can prioritize security and build a safer future for students: https://lnkd.in/gtEKn79i
We protect sensitive data in finance and healthcare — so why isn’t the education sector receiving the same level of care? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaz5NcbQ In my latest blog, I explore why K-12 student data is becoming a target for cybercriminals and how schools can strengthen their defenses against ransomware and identity theft. • How threat actors are targeting student PII in K-12 schools. • The consequences of ransomware attacks on our youth. • Protecting K-12 data is critical to securing our children’s future. 📖 Protect the future of education.
