F E A T U R E and expanding their cybersecurity tools or software over the next 12 months ( 55 % and 51 % respectively ).
The case for managed support
Over three-quarters ( 77 %) believe their institutions would benefit from enhanced cybersecurity measures with managed support from an external , specialist cybersecurity provider . However , nearly half ( 47 %) of education organisations surveyed said they would need evidence of a cyberattack ’ s potential detrimental and financial impact on their institution to help convince their finance department to approve a larger cybersecurity budget .
Jake Moore , Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET , said : “ Education organisations are sitting on a ticking time bomb . While it ’ s clear that the sector recognises the critical importance of cybersecurity , there is a huge disconnect between budget allocation , lack of insurance and its misconceptions and inadequate measures , which is leaving institutions highly vulnerable .” �
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