School administrators have received a cautionary alert regarding the imperative need to fortify their defenses against potential cyberattacks as the commencement of the new academic year looms.
The National Cyber Security Centre has emphasized the necessity of implementing “appropriate security measures” to safeguard educational institutions from potential threats and to avert disruptions.
While there are no specific indicators of heightened threats as schools prepare to reopen, the onset of a fresh academic term underscores the potential severity of any cyberattacks during this period.
Don Smith, the Vice President of the counter-threat unit at Secureworks, a cybersecurity firm, has highlighted the current transitional phase as an opportune moment for cybercriminals. He pointed out that the creation of new accounts for students and staff, as well as the school’s approach to portable devices like laptops and tablets, can introduce vulnerabilities.
Smith explained, “Summer is a time when people are using their devices to have fun, play games, that sort of thing. If you’ve allowed teachers and pupils to take devices home, or let them bring their own, these devices may have picked up infections and malware that can come into the school and create a problem.”
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