Cybersecurity Services for the Education Sector

Educational institutions are attractive targets to cyber criminals because of the sensitive data they hold, including student records and financial data. Often, school networks have more security gaps than other organizations of their size, which lures more attackers to them. The increasing reliance on online platforms and remote learning has unfortunately only made the risk profile heighten, without the same level of increase in security measures necessary.

Common cybersecurity threats in the education sector include ransomware attacks that disrupt operations and hold critical data ‘in ransom’ by encrypting it; phishing attempts targeting staff and students to steal credentials and gain unauthorised access to your systems; and data breaches that expose student data.

Cybersecurity consulting helps develop a cybersecurity plan tailored to your school’s specific needs. Consultants can assess your current security, identify security gaps and recommend the best cybersecurity measures for your situation.  They can also help you develop an incident response plan to effectively manage cyber threats.

An incident response plan helps to minimize the damage should a cyber attack occur. It outlines the steps to take in the event of a security incident, letting those who notice it activate a swift and coordinated response to contain the breach, recover data, restore systems and minimize disruption to your operations. A well-defined plan is essential in any effective cyber defense.

Astro's cybersecurity services for education are able to address the unique challenges of remote learning. We provide secure access solutions, and are able to implement proactive measures to protect personal devices used for learning.

We provide cybersecurity services for education to various educational institutions, including K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, vocational schools, online learning platforms, edtech startups and other educational organizations.