With the start of the new education period, the severity of cyber attacks targeting the education sector is increasing. Hackers, who make educational institutions a new source of income and can capture student data thanks to malicious software, inflict serious damage on institutions. Siberasist General Manager Serap Günal, who emphasizes that it is inevitable for institutions to ensure device, system and data security, when this reality is taken into account, shares the precautions that educational institutions can take against cyber attacks.
Since cyber attacks against educational institutions have become widespread in recent years, it has become an important priority for educational institutions to take cyber security measures. Cyber attacks that educational institutions have to fight can take place in many different ways. Especially with DDoS attacks, hackers can cause interruptions in the services of educational institutions and negatively affect the functioning of institutions. In addition, attackers who target student and staff data with data breach attacks can create a serious income for themselves by selling the data they have seized to third parties. Emphasizing that educational institutions that do not have strong cyber security measures may not notice such attacks for a long time, Siberasist General Manager Serap Günal lists 4 important cyber security measures that institutions should take in order not to become victims.
Educational institutions are struggling to take effective cyber security measures!
Research shows that educational institutions have deficiencies in protecting their systems and networks. While the main reason for these shortcomings is seen as a lack of resources and budget, IT professionals also have difficulties in providing wide network security due to the fact that employees use their own technological devices, not the institution. Reminding that despite all these difficulties, educational institutions are expected to combat cyber threats by determining appropriate policies to ensure the security of student and personnel data, Siberasist General Manager Serap Günal conveys the critical steps that should be taken to protect the foundations of the IT network of educational institutions in 4 steps.
Train all teachers, students and staff using the corporate network. Providing basic cybersecurity training for all users of your network is an important way to mitigate the effects of a lack of funding and resources. Share precautions by professionals about what students, teachers and staff should be aware of, and tips for maintaining the network at access points.
Develop effective cybersecurity policies within the context of the law. It should not be forgotten that educational institutions are also bound by various regulations, especially KVKK and GDPR. Institutions need to know how regulations should be implemented in order to protect their security within the framework of the law. Support should be sought from professionals who provide both administrative and technical advice in this regard.
Use authentication methods. Using multi-factor authentication solutions in terms of user-friendliness and data security is one of the most cost-effective ways for educational institutions' cyber security. Thanks to this application, you can position your institution in a stronger place against cyber threats.
Pay attention to the use of corporate e-mail addresses. When e-mail addresses used in educational institutions are used for purposes other than their intended use, an opportunity is created for hackers to capture personal data. For this reason, controlling the use of e-mail and preventing leaks is seen as the most critical point that educational institutions should pay attention to.
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