Education’s Digital Dilemma: Why Schools Top the List for Cloud Vulnerabilities
The education sector tops the list for most vulnerable cloud assets, APIs, and web apps, with 31% of assets at risk. CyCognito blames digital adoption, limited security investment, and sprawling infrastructure. Who knew school security could be less about hall passes and more about firewalls?
Hot Take:
If you thought spring break was the biggest threat to educational institutions, think again! Turns out, hackers have enrolled in Cloud 101 and are acing the vulnerability exam. With the education sector leading the pack like a valedictorian of insecurity, maybe it’s time to hit the cybersecurity books a little harder. Who knew shadow IT could cast such long and ominous shadows?
Key Points:
- Education sector tops the list for vulnerability in cloud assets, APIs, and web applications.
- CyCognito analyzed two million internet-exposed assets simulating real-world attacks.
- 14% of cloud assets, 21% of APIs, and 20% of web apps are vulnerable across industries.
- Shadow IT and third-party integrations are major contributors to vulnerabilities.
- Professional services, retail, government, and media also rank high on the vulnerability list.
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