Education Cyber Resilience: A 4-Part Series Part 1: Top Cybersecurity Threats in Education & How to Prepare

Attendees joined us for an exclusive webinar series where Cisco and Proficio will explore today’s top cyber threats in education and how your institution can prepare. From real-world ransomware case studies to practical resilience planning, we’ll highlight proven strategies to strengthen security in both K–12 and higher education.

Attendees gained insight into:

• Current threat trends in education, including ransomware-as-a-service, AI-driven attacks, and case studies from the field
• The unique vulnerabilities putting schools at risk, from low budgets and legacy systems to unsecured remote learning platforms
• Federal and state compliance pressures such as FERPA, NIST, and CISA guidance - and how to stay aligned
• Practical steps for building resilience plans that improve preparedness and response