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5 Common Types of Cyberattacks Schools Must Watch Out For

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity / By Alvina Varughese

Education sector has rapidly embraced digital transformation over the past few years. From online classes and cloud-based data storage to smart classroom tools and learning management systems, schools are becoming increasingly reliant on technology. However, this digital progress also opens the door to rising cyber threats and schools become prone to various types of cyberattacks. …

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Why Schools Can’t Afford to Ignore Cybersecurity Anymore

Why Cybersecurity in Schools Can’t be Ignored

1 Comment / All, Cybersecurity / By Alvina Varughese

In recent years, schools have made significant strides in utilizing technology to support learning, streamline operations, and foster connections. But while digital tools have opened the door to innovation, they’ve also introduced a new and growing risk that schools can no longer overlook — cybersecurity threats. It’s easy to think of cybersecurity as a job for …

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How AI in Education Can Help Schools Outsmart Phishing Attacks

1 Comment / All, Cybersecurity / By Alvina Varughese

Phishing attacks in schools are no longer rare or accidental. Educational institutions have become one of the most targeted sectors for cybercriminals. The reason is painfully simple. Schools operate in high-trust environments with limited cybersecurity infrastructure and often rely on overworked staff who are not trained to identify sophisticated scams. That one email with a …

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How Social Engineering Puts School Communities at Risk

1 Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Data Security / By Alvina Varughese

In the modern education system, schools are becoming increasingly digital. From cloud-based learning platforms to biometric entry systems, technology now powers everything from attendance to assessments. But while firewalls and antivirus software get updated regularly, there’s a far less visible vulnerability that often goes unchecked, are humans. You don’t always need sophisticated code to breach …

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7 Must-Do Tech Safety Checks Before Your School Reopens

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Data Security / By Alvina Varughese

As schools gear up to welcome students back, ensuring a secure technological environment is vital. With the growing use of digital tools in education, from smart classrooms to online learning platforms, Digital safety for students has become a top priority. Schools must perform thorough tech safety checks to protect students, teachers, and sensitive data. Here …

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5 Pillars of a Secure Digital Environment and Student Safety for Hybrid Learning

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity / By Alvina Varughese

Hybrid learning blends traditional classroom instruction with online education, creating new opportunities for students. However, this model raises concerns for school authorities about student safety in digital spaces. The internet is a powerful educational tool, but without proper safeguards, it can expose students to risks. By implementing robust student safety measures, schools can create a …

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From Lockdowns to Logins: The Evolution of School’s IT Infrastructure

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Smart Learning / By Alvina Varughese

When the first lockdowns were announced, schools shut their gates overnight. Classrooms went dark and corridors fell silent. What followed was not just a shift in learning; it was a wake-up call for school’s IT Infrastructure. Back then, very few institutions were truly hybrid ready. With zero warning, students and teachers were forced to go …

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Student Safety in Hybrid Learning: Beyond the Classroom

Ensuring Student Safety in Hybrid Learning: Beyond Physical Classrooms

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Heatwaves, Hybrid Learning / By Alvina Varughese

The 2025 heatwaves have forced schools across India to adopt hybrid learning models. While this shift looks like a smart move on the surface, it brings new challenges, especially when it comes to student safety in hybrid learning models. If your school hasn’t secured its digital learning environment yet, you’re not just falling behind. You’re …

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Heatwave School Closures Are Here to Stay — Why Zoom Isn’t the Answer for School Learning Infrastructure

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Heatwaves, Hybrid Learning / By Alvina Varughese

When schools across India shut their doors due to the intensifying heatwave, quick fixes like Zoom and Google Meet seemed like a blessing. But now, as these closures stretch longer and school disruption becomes the norm, cracks in our current digital strategy are suddenly visible which questions the school learning infrastructure. Can we really rely …

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7 Endpoint Security Tips for Secure School Networks

Leave a Comment / All, Cybersecurity, Education Technology / By Alvina Varughese

Every school wants to be hybrid ready. But is your network secure enough to support it? With new possibilities hybrid learning has also opened new doors for cyber threats. We all know that Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem anymore. It has become a learning continuity issue. But with more apt devices and off-campus access, …

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