INDUSTRY WATCH

Cybersecurity in the education sector has never been more critical . Schools , colleges and universities are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals , with ransomware attacks , data breaches and phishing scams posing serious threats to student and staff information . The challenge lies in balancing the need for open collaboration with robust security measures , especially in a digital-first learning environment . From Zero Trust frameworks to encryption and AI-driven monitoring , institutions must adopt modern strategies to stay ahead of evolving cyber-risks . In this feature , AJ Thompson , CCO at Northdoor ; Stefano Lodola , Founder and Course Author at Think in Italian ; and Vichai Levy , VP R & D , Overseeing Architecture at Protegrity , explore the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing education and the solutions that can help mitigate them .

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