{"id":5940,"date":"2024-07-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/?p=5940"},"modified":"2024-06-24T15:14:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T22:14:19","slug":"five-tips-for-it-teams-to-enhance-school-cybersecurity-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/07\/five-tips-for-it-teams-to-enhance-school-cybersecurity-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Five tips for IT teams to enhance school cybersecurity this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Often, school technology teams are busy in the summer when educators and students are off in the northern hemisphere. Many schools and districts use this time to deploy new devices, configure apps, and improve infrastructure. Summer also offers a great opportunity to enhance security measures through settings, tools, and policies with minimal disruption to students, educators, and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Education prioritizes providing solutions and tools to help you be cybersafe. Learn five ways that you can prioritize cybersecurity\u2014from using AI for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/cybersecurity-solutions-for-schools\">school cybersecurity<\/a> reports to implementing role access\u2014to help keep your school and users safe during the school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess vulnerabilities with Microsoft Defender XRD and Defender Vulnerability Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate complex security reports with Microsoft Copilot for Security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage threats with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SecOps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement role-based access with Microsoft Entra ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeguard student devices with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 \u2013 Students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.microsoft.com\\\/en-us\\\/education\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/01_Microsoft_Education_EndpointManager.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5943&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:900,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:600,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Decorative. A school IT admin sitting at a desk and working on a laptop with a stack of student laptops nearby.&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Decorative. A school IT admin sitting at a desk and working on a laptop with a stack of student laptops nearby.&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_Microsoft_Education_EndpointManager.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative. A school IT admin sitting at a desk and working on a laptop with a stack of student laptops nearby.\" class=\"wp-image-5943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_Microsoft_Education_EndpointManager.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_Microsoft_Education_EndpointManager-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/01_Microsoft_Education_EndpointManager-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge image: Decorative. A school IT admin sitting at a desk and working on a laptop with a stack of student laptops nearby.\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft provides a suite of security tools that help keep school devices and data secure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-assess-vulnerabilities\">1. Assess vulnerabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s critical to regularly evaluate systems for vulnerabilities and security risks in addition to strategically setting up proactive controls and resilient infrastructure. Because school cyberthreats like phishing, malware, and data exfiltration deliberately seek and target known vulnerabilities, prioritize closing existing security gaps with vulnerability and risk assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-defender-xdr\">Microsoft Defender XDR<\/a> offers various features to identify risks and vulnerabilities, complementing your existing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution, based on your subscription including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/threat-protection\/microsoft-defender-vulnerability-management\">Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management<\/a>. Play the video to learn how you can gain real-time insights for threat discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Vulnerability discovery and remediation | Microsoft 365 Defender\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/nm3l3mqwQ3w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore how to use Defender Vulnerability Management to improve your security posture and reduce risk.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-generate-complex-security-reports-with-custom-promptbooks\">2. Generate complex security reports with custom promptbooks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/ai-machine-learning\/microsoft-copilot-security\">Microsoft Copilot for Security<\/a> helps you increase your defense efficiency, capabilities, and outcomes at machine speed and scale, while remaining compliant with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/ai\/responsible-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">responsible AI principles<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This natural language, assistive experience can support you in end-to-end scenarios such as incident response, threat hunting, intelligence gathering, and posture management. Watch the video for a more comprehensive understanding of how Copilot for Security can help you use AI for cybersecurity in your school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microsoft Copilot for Security: AI-Powered Security for All\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sNaxv2zflmc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Copilot for Security is your everyday AI assistant for security and IT operations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Copilot for Security includes built-in promptbooks\u2014predefined sets of prompts that automate common, repeatable workstreams that generate complex security reports\u2014and includes these time-saving features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suspicious script analysis:<\/strong> Analyze the intent, intelligence, threat actors, and impacts of a suspicious script.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microsoft Defender incident investigation:<\/strong> Learn about a specific incident, with related alerts, reputation scores, users, and devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threat actor profile:<\/strong> Profile a known actor with suggestions for protecting against common tools and tactics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vulnerability impact assessment:<\/strong> Summarize the intelligence for a known vulnerability and how to address it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microsoft Sentinel incident investigation:<\/strong> Explore a specific incident, along with related alerts, reputation scores, users, and devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/training\/paths\/security-copilot-and-ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Microsoft Copilot for Security<\/a> learning path on Microsoft Learn to discover prompting tips and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-manage-threats\">3. Manage threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schools must identify and mitigate known threats and vulnerabilities. A cybersecurity framework (CSF) assists in managing risks, identifying threats, safeguarding infrastructure, and communicating initiatives. You can rely on Microsoft\u2019s security solutions like Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SecOps platform to meet these needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-defender-xdr\">Microsoft Defender XDR<\/a>: Secures endpoints, identities, workloads, and data, and protects against cyberthreats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/siem-and-xdr\/microsoft-sentinel\">Microsoft Sentinel<\/a>: Responds to cyberthreats through data analysis, automation, and machine learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/solutions\/siem-xdr-threat-protection\">SecOps platform<\/a>: Unifies XDR and SIEM capabilities for real-time threat detection, exposure management, and AI-driven response.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.microsoft.com\\\/en-us\\\/education\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/Defend_against_threats-min.gif&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5944&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:800,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:450,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Decorative. 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The SecOps platform brings together detection and response into a single program.\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simplify threat detection and response with the unified SecOps platform.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-implement-role-based-access\">4. Implement role-based access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Access control is a vital component of security strategy because it helps keep sensitive information from falling into the hands of bad actors. It\u2019s one of the best tools that you can use to minimize the security risk of unauthorized access to data\u2014particularly data stored in the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As schools use more endpoints, the risk of unauthorized access increases, highlighting the need for comprehensive access control policies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/03\/strategies-for-identity-and-access-management-in-education\/\">Identity and access management<\/a> solutions, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/identity-access\/microsoft-entra-id\">Microsoft Entra ID<\/a>, can simplify the administration of these policies. Recognizing the need to govern how and when data is accessed is the first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Connect on goals:<\/strong> Align with stakeholders on the importance of access control solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set strong policies:<\/strong> Design policies to grant, limit, or block access as needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow best practices:<\/strong> Set up emergency accounts, apply policies to all apps, test before enforcing, standardize naming, and plan for disruptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/entra\/fundamentals\/whatis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore ways that you can use Microsoft Entra ID<\/a> for app management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/02\/how-authentication-and-identity-governance-help-protect-schools\/\">authentication<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.microsoft.com\\\/en-us\\\/education\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/03_Microsoft_Education_Educator_students_classroom.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5945&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:900,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:600,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Decorative. 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There are other students nearby and in the background.\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft Entra ID helps schools enforce role-based access for groups like students, educators, and staff.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-secure-student-devices\">5. Secure student devices<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\" wp-block-msxcm-kicker-block wp-block-msxcm-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__title small text-neutral-400 text-uppercase\">\n\t\t\tManage technology and maximize security\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msxcm-kicker__cta btn btn-link p-0 text-decoration-none\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/education\/products\/microsoft-365\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Explore Microsoft 365 Education<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msxcm-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Safeguarding student devices against malicious activity has never been more crucial, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/security\/business\/endpoint-security\/microsoft-defender-endpoint\">Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 \u2013 Students<\/a> is here to help. Defender for Endpoint P2 \u2013 Students delivers enhanced cybersecurity for students, including device protection that shields students\u2019 devices from phishing, malware, and other attacks. Microsoft integrates advanced cybersecurity measures with Microsoft 365 and other classroom applications to mitigate risks and ensure a secure learning environment for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/04\/ensure-secure-learning-experiences-with-microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-p2-students\/\">our blog post about Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 \u2013 Students<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.microsoft.com\\\/en-us\\\/education\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/04_Microsoft_Education_students_in_classroom.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-5946&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:900,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:600,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Decorative. 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