On June 13th, premier education technology solutions provider Bluum announced the release of a complete cybersecurity solution for schools. In recent years, schools have witnessed an evolving cybersecurity need, especially those brought on by remote learning and virtual schooling solutions.
Cybersecurity breakdowns have affected more than 3 million students since 2018 with over 1,300 publicly disclosed attacks. Since February, this has cost educational institutions $2.73 million to secure themselves from ransomware attacks.
"With limited budgets, highly skilled IT personnel and time, K-12 organizations are hard-pressed to create a solid cybersecurity plan. Cybersecurity is an incredibly technical and extensive area in IT that is rapidly evolving and needs to stay ahead of ever-evolving attack methods. Historically, school IT budget constraints have resulted in ineffective and outdated systems, so Bluum has developed comprehensive countermeasures to fill that void."
- Andre Vashilko, Bluum Vice President of Product Strategy and Growth
When cybersecurity concerns arise, whether through internal or external threats, Bluum offers preventive measures that can mitigate the risks during and after the attack. Bluum has started by rolling out easy-tu-use solutions that help schools assess their cybersecurity needs and identify solutions to address them.
Bluum will also offer vulnerability scans and penetration testing to detect any areas of concern and exposure risks in the infrastructure. The self-assessment will also help schools communicate their specific needs to Bluum in order to provide a tailored solution.