The education sector faces a growing barrage of cyber threats targeting sensitive student data, research IP, and financial information. We help you strengthen your defences, ensure compliance with key regulations, and foster a secure digital learning environment for students and staff.
We collaborate with a wide range of educational institutions, including:
The sector is a target due to its vast holdings of personal data, valuable research, and an expanding attack surface from remote learning and third-party EdTech tools.
of schools and universities lack modern email protections.
cyberattacks in education exploit unpatched systems.
of all data breaches originate from the education sector (OAIC).
most targeted industry in Australia for cyberattacks.
Key obligations include:
State-Based Privacy Laws: Apply to government schools and institutions
TEQSA & ASQA Guidance: Requires cybersecurity to be embedded in risk management
Australian Education Act 2013: Mandates responsible management of student and financial data
Privacy Act 1988: Requires compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
Our education sector services are designed to protect students, staff, and research.
Safeguard your research networks, secure your cloud-first learning platforms, and meet all relevant compliance expectations. Let us help you identify risks and implement effective controls.