Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA stops the threat actor before they can do any harm.

The essential guide to 2FA for schools


Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA effectively stops the threat actor before they can do any harm

Key points:

  • Schools are popular targets for cyberattacks, but two-factor authentication can help protect data
  • When implementing 2FA, schools should consider integration with existing systems, enhanced accountability for student activities, and preventing password sharing
  • See related article: Key tips to help educators thwart cyberattacks
  • Learn How to Lower Cybersecurity Threats to Your School

Education heavily relies on digital infrastructure, making it a hot spot for malicious activities. Check Point’s 2022 Mid-Year Report reinforces the urgency to secure educational institutions, highlighting a crazy 44 percent surge in cyberattacks aimed at the education sector compared to 2021. On average, schools suffered 2,297 attacks per week. That’s alarming, indeed.

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