The education sector is a top target for cybercriminals, and faces an unusually large percentage of social engineering attacks. The coronavirus pandemic, which spurred many individuals to study and work remotely, added to the industrys challenges. The K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center reported an 18% increase in cyberattacks against schools over the previous year. The district in Texas has sharpened its focus on security over the past several years, working to balance investments in hardware, software, and services with education and training”]

