Schools are increasingly concerned about cyber attacks, as it’s now clear that the threats posed by hackers are real and growing. The last few years have seen a huge increase in cyberattacks, with malware and ransomware becoming more commonplace. International schools have attracted more attention from hackers due to their ties with multiple countries and often rich data sources; schools are better at managing data and keeping it safe than they used to be; school leaders need to prioritise cybersecurity for their staff members’ safety; all international schools will benefit from taking preventative measures when protecting their data.

2020 has seen a huge increase in cyberattacks.

The number of cyberattacks is rising steadily, and they’re becoming more sophisticated. As a result, hackers are targeting schools more and more frequently than in the past.

This is not good news for the education system: many teachers lack adequate cybersecurity training, which can put students at risk of malicious attacks. Fortunately, this trend seems to be changing as more schools begin implementing new programmes designed to educate teachers on cybersecurity risks and how they can protect themselves against them.

Malware and ransomware have become more commonplace.

With malware, hackers can gain access to your computer and steal information from it. Ransomware is a type of malware that locks your computer and demands payment to unlock it. This is particularly dangerous because it can be used to steal personal data, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

International schools have attracted more attention from hackers.

International schools are an easy target for hackers because they are often not fully aware of their exposure to cyber-crime. Many international schools may not have the same types of cybersecurity measures in place that local schools do, and since they are located in different countries with varying laws and regulations, international schools can be particularly vulnerable.

The US National Security Agency reported that “[a]ttackers increasingly go after educational institutions” because they have valuable data that can be used in future attacks. Hackers often target online resources such as student information databases (SIDs), which include personal data on each student. This includes names, addresses, dates of birth and social security numbers – all information valuable to criminals who want to steal identities or commit credit card fraud if they get their hands on it.

To protect against these kinds of attacks on your school’s network:

Schools are better at managing data and keeping it safe than they used to be.

If you’re a parent, you might be wondering how well your child’s school is doing when it comes to cybersecurity. The reason for this is that schools are now making a concerted effort to improve their systems and processes in order to keep data safe and secure.

To begin with, schools have improved their data management systems by using top-of-the-line software solutions such as Google Drive or Dropbox (or both). This allows teachers and students alike to store files online in an easily accessible place that could be accessed from any device at anytime without having to worry about losing anything or forgetting anything behind.

Secondly, many schools have implemented security training programmes that teach staff members what they should do if they suspect something untoward has happened within the school’s computer systems – whether it’s malware on the network or someone trying access confidential information without authorization. By doing this kind of training ahead of time then afterwards reviewing which areas need improvement based on feedback received from staff members themselves then making those improvements means there’s less room for error down the road when dealing with sensitive data like social security numbers or health records which can lead up some serious consequences if something goes wrong.”

School leaders need to prioritise cybersecurity.

School leaders need to take the lead on cybersecurity. As schools become more reliant on technology, they also become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The risks are increasing and school leaders need to be aware of them and take steps so that they can ensure the safety of their students and staff.

• Implement a cybersecurity policy. A strong, up-to-date cybersecurity policy is essential for protecting your school’s information systems from hackers and ensuring compliance with state or federal regulations (for example, FERPA). Your policies should address:
• How you will handle incidents
• What information should be kept private
• Which devices can connect to your network

All international schools will benefit from taking preventative measures when protecting their data.

It’s important to understand the benefits of protecting your data and the risks of not doing so.

• Cost savings: Having a comprehensive school cyber security programme in place ensures that only necessary and approved software is installed on your network, reducing licensing costs. This can make up for the initial investment in time and resources required to develop such a programme.
• Decreased downtime: Having adequate backup procedures in place will ensure that if you do experience damage caused by malware or other forms of attack, you can quickly recover any lost files or information with minimal interruption to students’ learning experience. This decreases downtime, which can be costly when you consider how many students rely on their schools’ Wi-Fi connectivity during class time – often more than once during each class period!
• Improved staff morale: Employees feel more confident in their ability to keep their networks safe from harm when they have access to regular training sessions provided by specialists within the field (e.g., MSPs). They also feel better about working for an organization that takes cybersecurity seriously enough that it makes sure everyone knows what’s at stake if they don’t act accordingly—and what steps should be taken right away if something goes wrong anyway because there may not always be enough time left over after school hours.”

Conclusion

The conclusion to the blog post should be positive and informative. Your readers are going to want to know what can be done and how they can protect themselves against cyberattacks. Make sure your last paragraph includes relevant information on how to protect data, as well as some examples of best practices from schools that have implemented successful programmes