Schools have become a real target
Many still think that cyberattacks only hit large corporations.
It is not like that.
Schools are among the most vulnerable targets:
many users, sensitive data, mixed infrastructures, and often limited resources.
The problem is not just technical
We are talking about:
When something breaks down,
the school stops.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Many institutes work on cloud platforms every day.
Emails, documents, accounts, and shares become critical points.
Without MFA, access control, and correct policies,
the risk grows enormously.
Backup and business continuity
Many schools discover too late that backup is not enough.
It is necessary to know:
This is where business continuity comes in.
Reputational risk
When a school suffers an incident,
it doesn't just lose operational capacity.
It loses the trust of families,
staff, and institutions.
Compliance also matters
Data protection, responsibility,
suppliers, and internal processes
require real governance.
It is not enough to just "have an antivirus."
Conclusion
The right question is not:
“does a school really need cybersecurity?”
but:
“how much can it afford to stay down?”