The UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 provides a comprehensive analysis of cyber security incidents across various educational sectors. The findings underscore the pressing need for robust cyber security measures within educational institutions.
Key Findings:
High Incidence of Breaches:
91% of higher education institutions
85% of further education colleges
60% of secondary schools
44% of primary schools
reported cyber security breaches or attacks in the past 12 months.
Advanced Preparedness:
Over 80% of educational institutions have established cyber security policies.
Risk assessments conducted in the past year:
Primary schools: 84%
Secondary schools: 86%
Further education colleges: 98%
Higher education institutions: 100%
Technical Controls:
Educational institutions are more likely than businesses to have technical controls in place, as outlined in the Cyber Essentials scheme.
These statistics highlight the critical importance of implementing comprehensive cyber security strategies within educational settings.
How Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions Can Help:
At Black Swan, we offer tailored services to help educational institutions mitigate cyber risks:
Cyber Essentials Certification Support
24/7 Monitoring
Compliance Support
Employee Training and Awareness
Contact us today to enhance your institution’s cyber resilience.
