In fact, Microsoft Security Intelligence found that 60pc of nearly eight million cyber attacks reported this year came from devices within the education sector, demonstrating the troubling state of cyber security in this space, writes Alan Hayward, pictured, Sales and Marketing Manager at SEH Technology. With tight budgets being an ongoing struggle for the education sector, IT infrastructure is often an afterthought. This means that hardware and software can be outdated and easily hacked by cyber criminals. Cyber hackers are always on the hunt for opportunities to exploit valuable data, and having up-to-date hardware and software makes it more difficult for hackers to access the data. Learn more.