Classroom learning has been a constant. It’s not wrong to state that it shares its history with the concept of learning and education. Most of us have attended a classroom, irrespective of how far back we trace the roots.
But as Alvin Toffler once said, “The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” And the COVID-19 pandemic, a dramatic turn in our history, put this notion to the test and forced us to do what Toffler said.
Blackboards gave way to screens as every institution scrambled to expedite the process of adopting new norms. The pandemic revealed global technological shortcomings while challenging IT companies, scientists, engineers, and innovators to keep the education sector afloat.
This struggle resulted in the modification of an existing concept – distance learning. Students soon started getting education online through cloud applications like Zoom, Meet, Classroom, and more.
However, many educational institutions fail to implement technology due to lack of resources. But IMS Nucleii emerged as a transformative force during this pivotal moment. We’ve been providing cutting-edge technological solutions and also educating the masses on how to use them.
But how? Let’s find out!
The Importance of Cybersecurity in Education
Education has gone online, but the technology sector has been plagued by cyber threats for a long time. Therefore, learning and adapting cybersecurity measures has become indispensable for the educational sector.
Look at these critical figures:
- The education sector alone witnessed a 70% hike in ransomware attacks in the past year. 43% of these attacks were on higher educational institutes, and 36% targeted K-12 institutions. (Source: ThreatDown)
- With a surge in AI being used by criminals, Amazon now suspects a billion potential cyber-attacks daily. (Source: WSJ)
- Gaming and technology were the hardest hit sectors because of a 46% increase in DDoS attacks in only the first half of 2024. (Source: Gcore Radar Q1–Q2 2024)
- The number of unique phishing sites worldwide has seen a decline since Q1 2023, but it’s still on the rise. If you look at the chart below, in Q4 2024, there’s a spike in phishing attempts again.
- The number of cyber incidents in all sectors, overall of a malicious nature, has doubled in the past two decades. (Source: IMF)
Therefore, based on these (just a few) alarming figures, it’s safe to say that cybersecurity should be the most essential aspect of every industry. But for educational institutes, it is a must, because the data they store can be misused, resulting in irreparable damage to students’ lives and future.
Further, as AI evolves, cyber threats will increase. Therefore, to tackle that, we need humans who understand the cyber world. Alongside this, we need better technological support for cyber experts so they can build a much better shield against these threats.
IMS Nucleii is helping strengthen the cybersecurity of educational institutions with innovative solutions:
- Customized Security Protocols: We install intrusion detection systems, advanced firewalls, and AI-powered antiviruses to block threats. Also, Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems are deployed to enforce multi-factor authentication for extreme security.
- Regular Security Audits and Compliance Checks: Cybersecurity monitoring tools, such as SIEM and continuous SOC monitoring, are used to generate your network activity. Based on it, compliance and safety measures are improvised to create a shield from potential threats.
- Training and awareness programs: We have a team of experienced cybersecurity experts who help your staff or students become a human firewall against cyber threats. We train them to spot and avoid threats using IMS Nucleii’s phishing simulation tools.
The Benefits of Automation in Education
The next technology with utmost importance in the 21st century is artificial intelligence (AI). As per Statista, 86% of students globally voted that they use some sort of AI for their schoolwork. While almost a fourth of them said, “They’re using it daily.”
Furthermore, AI can help educational institutes as well. A McKinsey report suggests that 20 to 40 percent of current teacher hours are spent on tasks that can be automated. Thus, 13 precious hours/week of a teacher get wasted on administrative work.
However, with automation, the same amount of time can be spent on helping students learn better through mindful activities. Additional notable benefits of automation are operational and cost efficiency.
The tasks that require manual labor (paid) can be automated for a fraction of the amount, saving institutions money. Plus, when those human resources get freed, they can focus on improving students’ results. On top of it all, the accuracy achieved through automation is incomparable, leaving no room for – to err is human.
Customized Applications and Tools
The applications you opt for may or may not be a one-size-fits-all solution. There are operational differences between higher, lower, and primary educational institutions. Therefore, The tools and applications you use for your institute can be customized as per needs.
For example, you can choose custom tools like:
- Student Information Systems (SIS): It’s a platform that stores, centralizes, and manages student data such as enrollment, grades, attendance, extracurricular achievement, and more. This tool also helps with data analysis and creates custom reports based on selected parameters. Therefore, it streamlines the data management of an entire institute automatically, accurately, and cost-effectively.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS): The purpose of LMS is to provide a centralized platform for students/employees to access course content and assignments – all while having the ability to communicate internally. A popular example of an LMS is Google Classroom.
- Automated Scheduling Tools: These tools are for streamlining operations such as optimizing class timetables, dynamic resource allocation, and event planning. These are AI-based applications that schedule events based on real-time data containing factors such as availability, priorities, and constraints.
Managed IT Services
The priority of your educational institute should be to provide the students with the best education, resources, atmosphere, and opportunities. And your IT needs should be left with an IT outsourcing company that’ll handle every technical complexity proficiently. Thus freeing your resources to focus on critical tasks.
IMS Nucleii offers managed IT support, such as:
- 24/7 IT support: We offer continuous assistance to address technical issues using AI to minimize downtimes. This also includes systematic periodic maintenance checks, deploying cybersecurity measures, and helpdesk support.
- Proactive Monitoring and Maintenance: We use predictive analytics and AI tools for regular system checks to tackle potential problems before they become critical.
- IT Consultancy for Continuous Improvement: We offer extensive, result-oriented guidance on how to improve your IT infrastructure to meet evolving needs.
Implementing IMS Nucleii Solutions: A Strategic Approach
We’re not any random or ordinary outsourcing company. IMS Nucleii is your educational institution’s strategic consultant who listens to you first, strategizes, shares proposals, asks for feedback, and acts accordingly.
To implement IMS Nucleii solutions with your educational institution, follow this easy process:
- Raise an inquiry via our website or email to express interest.
- We’ll promptly schedule an in-depth initial consultation to evaluate your business, requirements, and goals.
- Based on our discussion, we’ll provide a detailed proposal.
- Once the proposal is accepted, we formalize our relationship with a mutual agreement.
- The next steps include system integration and staff training for a smooth transition.
- Once everything is in place, we continuously monitor, maintain, and support your IT operations.
It’s Time To Equip Your Educational Institute With Latest Tech
IMS Nucleii acknowledges the evolving technological needs of every sector and creates custom solutions that noticeably streamline operations. Partnering with us means equipping yourself with the latest and greatest in tech.
No matter what your needs are, we have the resources to fulfill them. We have comprehensive IT outsourcing solutions, from managed IT solutions to server management and cloud solutions to cybersecurity services.
Reach out to IMS Nucleii experts today, and let’s discuss how to improve your educational institution’s operations.
