August 27, 2024 at 05:13PM
Netwrix released findings from a survey on cybersecurity in the education sector. The study shows a 77% increase in cyberattacks from 2023, with common vectors being phishing and ransomware. Nearly half of organizations faced unplanned expenses due to security breaches, with some also incurring compliance fines and leadership changes. Remediation steps are necessary to reduce future risks. For more information, visit www.netwrix.com.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Netwrix conducted a survey of 1,309 IT and security professionals in the education sector and released findings on cybersecurity.
– The findings show that 77% of organizations in the education sector experienced a cyberattack in the past 12 months, up from 69% in 2023.
– Common attack vectors included phishing, user account compromise, and ransomware or other malware attacks.
– Nearly half (47%) of organizations incurred unplanned expenses to fix security gaps due to security incidents, with some facing compliance fines, leadership changes, and lawsuits.
– Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research, and Ilia Sotnikov, Security Strategist at Netwrix, provided insights on addressing security gaps and prioritizing remediation steps after a breach.
– Netwrix aims to champion cybersecurity and offers innovative solutions to safeguard data, identities, and infrastructure for over 13,500 organizations globally.
For further information, visit www.netwrix.com to learn more about how the education sector can ensure data security.