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Protecting education: How MDR can tip the balance in favor of schools

2026-03-04 · Read original ↗

ATT&CK techniques detected

3 predictions
T1078Valid Accounts
40%
"##crime underground. this simplifies initial access, enabling intruders to walk through the digital front door without setting off any alarms. they continue to stay hidden using living - off - the - land techniques and targeting identity systems for persistence and lateral moveme…"
T1018Remote System Discovery
40%
"networks tend to be largely unsegmented and, in some cases, remote students from high - risk countries like china and russia need access during holidays. students also represent a diverse and challenging user base, with shadow it and even script kiddie - like attacks a constant r…"
T1018Remote System Discovery
34%
"intelligence to improve detection rates. what to look for in an mdr provider that said, not all mdr is created equal. if you ’ re looking for a provider for your school, college or university, consider the following : mdr is not as simple as flicking a switch. for the best result…"

Summary

The education sector is notoriously short on cash, but rich in assets for threat actors to target. How can managed detection and response (MDR) help learning institutions regain the initiative?