CleanINTERNET® for K-12
ADDRESSING RISING CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGES IN U.S. EDUCATION
The educational sector faces increasing cyber threats, posing a significant risk to the personal data of students and faculty and compromising the core mission of schools. Cyber threats such as ransomware, data breaches, hacktivism, and phishing attacks are on the rise, particularly targeting K-12 institutions. The vulnerabilities unique to schools, including high-risk behaviors, limited security budgets, and the abundance of personal information, make them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
In 2021, nearly 1400 data breaches were disclosed in U.S. schools, indicating a potentially higher actual number. The financial consequences of recovering from these attacks can have a profound impact on school budgets. The cybersecurity industry must focus on revolutionizing defenses specifically tailored to the K-12 sector to address these formidable challenges. CleanINTERNET® enables schools to swiftly mitigate threats, reduce security events, and focus on delivering services confidently in the face of escalating cyber challenges.