The global education sector is facing a surge in cyberattacks, with schools experiencing thousands of daily threats and limited resources to defend themselves. Institutions hold vast amounts of sensitive data, making them prime targets for ransomware and phishing. Complex IT environments, reliance on third-party vendors, and lack of cybersecurity awareness amplify vulnerabilities. Notably, phishing remains the most common attack vector. KnowBe4’s research shows that with consistent security awareness training, organizations can significantly reduce their phishing-prone percentage—from over 30% to below 5%—demonstrating the power of education in mitigating cyber risk.

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