1. Ransomware Attacks
Challenge: Educational institutions often have a large amount of sensitive data, including student records, research data, and financial information. This makes them attractive targets for ransomware attacks, which hackers can encrypt data and demand a ransom for decryption.
Solution: To counter ransomware threats with utmost efficacy, AddOn advocates the adoption of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy:
INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEMS (IDS): Employ advanced IDS solutions for swift detection and response to suspicious activities.
FIREWALLS: Implement robust firewalls to erect formidable defenses against unauthorized access and external threats.
REGULAR SECURITY AUDITS: Execute routine security audits to systematically identify vulnerabilities and proactively rectify them.
EMPLOYEE TRAINING: Empower staff and students with extensive training to recognize and thwart phishing attacks, a common entry point for ransomware infiltration.