AWS to the Rescue: UK Schools Get £5m Cybersecurity Boost Amid Rising Attacks
AWS is stepping up its game in the UK with a £5m grant to boost cybersecurity in educational institutions. With free courses and cloud solutions, they aim to turn the tide on the 97% of colleges hit by cyber breaches. Forget gym class—it’s time to flex those cybersecurity muscles!
Hot Take:
In the wild world of cybersecurity, it seems like AWS is playing the role of the caped crusader, swooping in with a £5m grant to save the UK’s educational institutions from the clutches of cyber villains. With free courses and cloud credits in tow, AWS is ready to teach hackers a lesson they’ll never forget – or at least, help schools brush up on their digital defenses. It’s like a back-to-school sale, but for firewalls and data encryption!
Key Points:
- AWS is launching a £5m ($6.2m) cybersecurity grant for UK educational institutions.
- The initiative aims to bolster security, advance ransomware protection, and upskill IT staff.
- Over 600 free AWS courses will be available, including 40 security-focused ones.
- The grant targets a wide range of institutions, from nurseries to universities.
- Significant breaches reported in UK schools and colleges from 2023 to 2024.
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