Educational institutions — from K-12 school districts to major research universities — have become frequent targets of ransomware, phishing, and data theft attacks. Schools manage sensitive student records protected under FERPA, research data, financial aid information, and large open networks that are inherently difficult to secure. Limited IT budgets, decentralized technology management, and a culture of open access create a challenging security environment. Ransomware attacks on school districts have disrupted operations for weeks.