Cybersecurity in schools is a subject of growing importance, with many Headteachers referring to the potential of a cyber-attack as one of their biggest risks. The 2024 Cybersecurity Breaches Survey offers a detailed examination of the current state of cybersecurity breaches and their repercussions on primary and secondary schools, further education colleges and higher education institutions across the United Kingdom.
This commentary looks into the survey’s findings with a focus on schools, highlighting key statistics and trends while offering insights from our own experience and potential strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
