Protect Your School District From Cyberattacks
3 Key Advantages of the Securus360 K-12 Cybersecurity Platform
K-12 School Districts Are Now The Number One Target For Cyberattacks
If that fact makes you anxious, you’re not alone. School district technical teams all over the country are facing more sophisticated attackers who know how to overcome traditional cybersecurity defenses. And, with so much valuable data that the cybercriminals are hungry for, it’s no surprise that K-12 school district IT infrastructures are prime targets for attacks.
And it only takes one breach to wreak havoc on the lives of your students and staff.
It’s… a lot… But it doesn’t have to be so stressful.
Securus360 is fully dedicated to protecting school districts, like yours, from the costly damage caused by a breach. We know there are lots of cybersecurity companies out there, but there are very few that know the intricacies of the education sector like we do.
With this expertise, we can show you where you might still be vulnerable – and we can help you set up a system that keeps everything safe.
Let’s walk you through the top 3 advantages that demonstrate why Securus360 is uniquely positioned to help your school district prevent a cybersecurity disaster.
After reading this document, you’ll have a clear understanding of what you need to do to take a stand against the mounting pressure of cybersecurity threats and rest easy knowing you’re fully protected.
Advantage #1: Securus360 is focused solely on K-12 school districts
As the deployment of new technology solutions within K-12 grows (especially with the rise of remote learning), so does a school district’s attack surface and the risk of cyberattacks. It’s no longer a matter of if a school will be attacked, but when. Protecting your school from the damage of a security breach is getting more and more difficult
As cyber criminals become more sophisticated in their attack methods, some IT teams are left wondering whether or not their student and staff data is adequately protected. And if your cybersecurity partner isn’t intimately aware of the ins and outs of school districts and how attackers are getting into their systems, then you should be worried.
You deserve the peace of mind and confidence that your cybersecurity posture is set up to keep your district fully protected. What you need is a company that is solely focused on the education space. A company that is working closely with school districts of all sizes, fostering a deep understanding of the issues they face and has the highest level of expertise on how to implement a powerful and reliable cybersecurity program.
Securus360 is that – and much more.>
We are focused 100% on cybersecurity for K-12 schools, and we know the specific threats that target your district. Our singular goal is to keep school districts like yours protected from the damage of a security breach.
We understand, as few others do, the unique demands you face in keeping your student and staff data safe and off the dark web. With Securus360, you’ll be confident your entire district is protected from the devastating damage of a cybersecurity breach. You’ll also rest easier knowing that our team is 100% dedicated to keeping your data safe
Advantage #2: We leverage a comprehensive, purpose-built hybrid intelligence model
We mentioned it before, but it’s worth bringing up again – Cyberattackers are more advanced than ever before.
And as your school district makes technological advances of its own, the attacks only become more sophisticated and more frequent.
You may think you’re covered with a traditional MSP or in-house security expert, but protecting K-12 school districts from the damage of a cyberattack requires a comprehensive and innovative cybersecurity approach that can stay ahead of the bad guys 24/7/365.
Traditional security monitoring solutions are built to detect known attacks by using pre-defined rules and signatures. This approach cannot detect advanced attacks that have never been seen before or insider threats that are often hidden and bypass such rules.
And with legacy cybersecurity solutions, IT teams are wasting their time sifting through an unmanageable number of alerts, including many “false positives”, and also run the risk of missing the real threats despite their best efforts.
In addition, lack of automation and orchestration means detection and mitigation can take days or even weeks, which gives the cyber criminals a crucial head start and often, a devastating advantage.
We understand, as few others do, the unique demands you face in keeping your student and staff data safe and off the dark web. With Securus360, you’ll be confident your entire district is protected from the devastating damage of a cybersecurity breach. You’ll also rest easier knowing that our team is 100% dedicated to keeping your data safe
Comprehensive, consistent monitoring is essential as the cyber threat landscape continues to change and evolve. It’s no longer safe to rely on the work of IT personnel alone to keep you protected. One person – or even a team of several people – is not meant to bear the entire weight of a school district’s cybersecurity – it’s simply too dangerous.
To be able to ensure safety, it’s critical to leverage human expertise, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ML). Securus360’s purpose-built hybrid intelligence model has been engineered specifically for school districts and the unique challenges they face. It not only monitors and detects threats, but it also remediates and contains them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you don’t have to.
Securus360’s Security Operations Center (SOC) has a team of experienced cybersecurity analysts to investigate and verify every alert generated on your network to ensure threats, especially those that have never been seen before, are eliminated before they can disrupt school operations or compromise the district’s sensitive data and student information.
Remember – today’s cyberattacks are happening more often and are more complex than ever before. With Securus360’s hybrid intelligence model, you’ll eliminate your cybersecurity blind spots and have peace of mind, you’re protected
Advantage #3: Peace of Mind - We back our technology with a $500,000 Cyber Warranty to augment any existing coverage your district may have; delivering comprehensive protection in an unsafe digital world
While cyber insurance and cyber warranties are both important, understanding the difference between the two is key. Cyber insurance typically covers the financial impact of a cyberattack, including data breach response costs, business interruption losses, and potential legal liabilities. It’s designed to help your district recover financially from an incident.
A cyber warranty, however, is a guarantee from your cybersecurity solution or service provider. It states that in the event their product or service fails, they will take on certain responsibilities, which could include remediating the issue, covering the costs of a breach, or providing additional services to strengthen your security.
Having both provides a safety net against technical and financial risks. While cyber insurance can help you recover financially after an incident, a cyber warranty provides assurance that the cybersecurity products or services you invest in will perform as expected, and if not, the provider will step in to help with financial resources.
Keeping these two in mind while planning your cybersecurity strategy can ensure that you have covered all bases, providing the best possible protection for your school district.
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We understand how much pressure you’re under to defend your school district against constantly evolving threats. Bad actors never sleep; but fortunately – neither do we (and neither does our AI).
With Securus360, you’ll be confident your network is protected from any breach, and your IT team and district leaders will have peace of mind - Summary points:
- Securus360 Products and services are optimized for school districts: We’re singularly focused on cybersecurity for K-12 schools, so we know and can stop the specific threats targeting your district
- Razor-sharp focus on innovation: Our commitment to continuous improvement means you'll be ready for any evolving threats – even those that are highly sophisticated and have never been seen before
- Purpose-built hybrid intelligence: We combine machine learning and human expertise to make sure nothing falls through the cracks
- Full transparency: Our straightforward processes and proactive communication ensure you’ve got strategic support every step of the way
Let the experts at Securus360 protect your student and staff identities and sensitive data so you can focus on what truly matters: your students.
Schedule a demo with Securus360 today to see how we can alleviate security stress and build deeper resilience into your network.
No child’s personal information should ever be at risk. And now, you don’t have to shoulder that burden alone. Let Securus360 help. Schedule a demo today.
