EDUCATION SECTOR UNDER SIEGE: CYBER ATTACK CHALLENGES

AUTHOR – SOWNDHARYAA K  M, LLM STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY.

BEST CITATION – SOWNDHARYAA K  M, EDUCATION SECTOR UNDER SIEGE: CYBER ATTACK CHALLENGES, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 63-68, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT:

“Where there is data online, there is cyber risk.”

                In recent years, the education sector has increasingly become a target for cyber attacks, exposing vulnerabilities in schools, colleges, and universities. These attacks include ransomware incidents that disrupt academic operations and data breaches that compromise sensitive student information. As educational institutions embrace digital technologies for remote learning and administrative tasks, the risks linked to insufficient cybersecurity measures have intensified. This paper explores the nature and prevalence of cyber threats in the education sector, assesses their potential impacts on students, faculty, and institutional integrity, and presents strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience. By adopting a proactive stance on digital security, educational institutions can better protect their environments and uphold trust within their communities.

Keywords: cyber attacks, education sector, cybersecurity