Cyber security is increasingly important for the continuity of education

It is important that staff at educational institutions stay alert to cyber security threats. Every institution holds an enormous amount of sensitive—and therefore valuable—data. Not only the personal information of students and staff, but also academic records and research data.
Educational institutions are increasingly reliant on digital technology to deliver education.

Cyberattacks cause chaos and study delays

Cybercriminals who shut down your systems create not only chaos but also delays in studies. Research can also be halted by a cyberattack. This makes educational institutions an attractive ‘target’ for hackers.

Employees who understand the do’s and don’ts of cyber security can prevent a lot of trouble—and costs—for your institution. In 90% of cyberattacks, unsafe online behavior by an employee turns out to be the cause.

Special modules for the education sector

Arda has developed special modules tailored specifically for educational institutions, in addition to the standard program.

Interactive film series Steinitz: Education

Steinitz for education

Real life-examples

Short films illustrate what can go wrong in an educational institution when it comes to cyber security. Examples include:

using a free tool to track project progress.
privacy violations involving students.
old academic records without a retention period.
insecurely stored documents.

Watch the trailer

Ransomware at ROC Mondriaan

In the summer of 2021, ROC Mondriaan faced a nightmare scenario for any organization: ransomware was discovered in its systems.

In this interview, those involved explain from A to Z how this could happen. They discuss, among other things, communication with the hackers and the rebuilding of their systems.

Case ROC Mondriaan

Free add-on

Arda for students

Prepare students for a secure digital future.
With our tailored program, students learn how to protect themselves, their environment, and their future workplace against cyber threats.

Easy integration

Automatic account management

You can manage accounts by linking to Active Directory. Logging in is super fast and secure using single sign-on with Surf.

Custom learning paths

You decide how quickly and in what order your colleagues receive the modules. Want to pause Arda during busy periods or school holidays? No problem.

Insight into results

As an administrator, you can see exactly how many participants are following or have completed specific modules. Generating progress reports is quick and easy.

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