New white paper provides data and practical steps to address rising cyber threats targeting the education sector
CHICAGO, Sept. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Keeper Security, the leading cybersecurity provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords and passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, today announces a new education-focused resource: “Cybersecurity in Schools 2025: A Family and Educator Guide to Safer Digital Learning.” This comprehensive guide provides practical recommendations to help schools and families build secure digital environments and protect sensitive information as cyber threats targeting the education sector continue to escalate at an alarming rate. Ransomware attacks on schools, colleges and universities rose 23% year over year in the first half of 2025, according to Comparitech. At the same time, many institutions lack sufficient cybersecurity measures, as research from Keeper reveals that only 14% of schools mandate cybersecurity training.
What the Guide Offers
Keeper’s new resource includes:
The latest data on cybersecurity risks in education
Actionable checklists and best practices for creating safer digital learning environments
Guidance addressing the precipitous rise of AI-driven cybersecurity threats
“Cybersecurity delivers the greatest value when it is proactive rather than reactive,” said Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder, Keeper Security. “By making strong security simple and accessible, schools can remain focused on education – and students on learning – without the disruptions or distractions posed by today’s sophisticated cybersecurity threats.”
Keeper delivers zero-trust and zero-knowledge cybersecurity solutions designed to meet the stringent requirements of the educational and public sectors. With a unified platform that integrates enterprise password management,secrets management, zero-trust network access and endpoint privilege management with agentic AI threat detection and response, Keeper empowers schools to protect sensitive data, streamline compliance and reduce the risk of damaging cybersecurity breaches. Keeper’s modern, cloud-first solutions enable administrators to safeguard student and staff information while ensuring uninterrupted learning. Backed by industry-leading certifications including FedRAMP and GovRAMP Authorizations, Keeper provides the trust, scalability and ease of deployment required to defend public institutions against evolving cyber threats.
As part of the company’s commitment to cybersecurity in education, Keeper launched the Flex Your Cyber® public service initiative in 2024 in partnership with KnowBe4, National Cybersecurity Alliance, CYBER.ORG and Atlassian Williams Racing. The program offers engaging, audience-appropriate resources for students, parents and educators to encourage safer and more secure online practices. Access these resources at FlexYourCyber.com.
To download the white paper, visit here. For more information on Keeper’s solutions, visit the K-12 education and higher education pages.
About Keeper Security Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for millions of individuals and thousands of organizations globally. Built with end-to-end encryption, Keeper’s intuitive cybersecurity platform is trusted by Fortune 100 companies to protect every user, on every device, in every location. Our patented zero-trust and zero-knowledge privileged access management solution unifies enterprise password, secrets and connections management with zero-trust network access and remote browser isolation. By combining these critical identity and access management components into a single cloud-based solution, Keeper delivers unparalleled visibility, security and control while ensuring compliance and audit requirements are met. Learn how Keeper can defend your organization against today’s cyber threats at KeeperSecurity.com.
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