Cybersecurity for schools, colleges, and edtech
Education combines sensitive student records, thousands of accounts, open networks, and lean IT budgets — a combination attackers exploit relentlessly. We help schools and edtech providers protect student data, secure collaboration platforms, and stay resilient against ransomware.
What attackers target in education
Ransomware and data extortion
Attackers target school systems for student and staff records, threatening to publish sensitive data if demands aren’t met.
Account compromise at scale
Large numbers of student and staff accounts in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 create a broad surface for phishing and takeover.
Vendor data sharing
Edtech tools collect student data across many vendors, each a potential weak link under FERPA and children’s privacy rules.
Security for education organizations of every size
- K–12 schools & districts
- Private schools
- Colleges & universities
- Edtech platforms
- Training & certification providers
- Education nonprofits
Regulations & standards
Core services
Recommended for education
Cloud & Microsoft 365 Security
Configuration reviews and hardening for AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace.
Learn moreRansomware Readiness & Disaster Recovery
Immutable backups, tested recovery, tabletop exercises, and continuity plans so an attack doesn’t take the business down.
Learn moreSecurity Awareness & Phishing Simulation
Training and realistic simulations — including AI-generated phishing and deepfake voice pretexts — that change behavior.
Learn moreEducation cybersecurity: common questions
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Why are schools frequent targets for cyberattacks?
Schools hold valuable personal data, run large numbers of accounts and devices, often operate with limited security staff, and can’t tolerate prolonged downtime, which increases pressure to pay.
Can you assess our Google Workspace for Education setup?
Yes. We review sharing settings, admin roles, third-party app access, authentication, and logging, and provide a prioritized hardening plan.
Do edtech companies need penetration testing?
District and university buyers increasingly require security documentation, including penetration test results and data protection commitments, before adopting a product.
Find your gaps before someone else does.
Talk directly with a senior security practitioner about where you’re exposed and what to fix first — no sales script, no obligation.