Hybrid Security Trends Report for Education Sector 2023

This report presents findings on hybrid security trends specifically within the education sector for the year 2023. It outlines that 77% of educational institutions utilize a hybrid IT architecture, while only 5% operate solely in the cloud. The report highlights that 69% of organizations in this sector experienced a security incident in the past year, with a significant portion of these incidents linked to compromised user or admin accounts. The document details the challenges faced by educational institutions in managing a diverse range of user accounts, emphasizing the need for regular security training to address the high turnover of staff and students. It also discusses the importance of implementing strong password policies, multifactor authentication, and automated detection solutions to mitigate risks. Furthermore, the report identifies key IT priorities and desired security improvements among educational institutions, noting a particular interest in better password management compared to other sectors.