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PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Houston, Texas, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —<\/span><\/span> <\/span>Action1 Corporation<\/a><\/span>, a provider of the integrated real-time vulnerability discovery and <\/span>patch management<\/a><\/span> automation solution, today introduced the \u2018School Defense\u2019 program aimed at improving cybersecurity at small US educational institutions. The program will offer free access to the Action1 services and other resources to help IT teams at public schools and community colleges streamline vulnerability remediation and enhance their skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small educational institutions that serve our local communities and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our society are on the front lines of the fight and are up against sophisticated threat actors when it comes to defending against cyberattacks. In addition to ensuring daily operational reliability, small IT teams at these taxpayer-funded organizations are now navigating national security issues and cyber threats, while wearing multiple hats.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSecuring schools is not only about protecting sensitive data and systems; it’s about safeguarding the education and well-being of the nation’s citizens,” said Mike Walters, President and co-founder of Action1. \u201cAs a cybersecurity company, it’s our responsibility to step up and provide support.”<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>statistics<\/a><\/span>, 29% of attacks on educational institutions result from vulnerability exploitation, with an additional 30% originating from phishing campaigns targeting K-12 schools in 2023 alone. On average, there are <\/span>2300 reported attacks against educational organizations each week<\/a><\/span>, highlighting the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures. At the same time, studies show that <\/span>an average school spends less than 8% of its budget on cybersecurity.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Kim, Director of Technology at the Woodland Hills School District, emphasized the significance of tailored cybersecurity offerings for public schools and community colleges: “Unlike businesses, educational institutions often lack the opportunities to develop cybersecurity skills and resources. Therefore, having a cybersecurity vendor introduce school-specific initiatives is incredibly valuable, as it addresses the specific challenges schools face and provides much-needed support.” <\/span><\/p>\n

The ‘School Defense’ program will include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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