Overview
VAPT for an Educational Institute
The client is a secondary and higher secondary educational institute that deployed advanced teaching methodologies, such as smart classrooms, e-learning customised apps, and an IT infrastructure operating on the cloud. As dependence on digital tools increased, the client started facing several attacks on its critical student database stored in the cloud.
Industry – Education
Company Size – 5000+
Challenge
- The educational institute received a ransom call, threatening to expose their student database if their demand of $30,000 was not met.
- The management was informed by the IT team that all security measures were in place, leaving them unsure of how to respond to the extortion call. They wanted to verify if their digital security was adequate.
- The client reached out to us for assistance in addressing the situation.
Solution
Understanding client objectives and requirements
The primary objective was to determine if the educational institute’s IT infrastructure was compromised or not. The management was particularly focused on:
- Infrastructure Audit: Conducting a comprehensive audit of existing security measures across platforms used by both staff and students.
- Custom made defence strategies: organising cybersecurity awareness programs to equip staff and students with the necessary knowledge to recognise and mitigate potential cyber threats.
- Cloud Security optimisation: Reviewing and enhancing the institute’s cloud security protocols to prevent data breaches and unauthorised access.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensuring the security of student data and other sensitive information, complying with relevant education and data protection laws.