Multi-Signal Managed Detection and Response for U.S. Education Institutions

From elementary school classrooms to statewide library networks, U.S. education institutions have become a top target for cybercriminals. Motivated by access to sensitive student and staff records, attackers increasingly deploy ransomware, phishing campaigns, and browser-based malware to disrupt learning and compromise personal data.

In fact, eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU) has observed that educational institutions experience the highest proportion of browser-sourced malware and unidentified access vectors, often stemming from segmented student WiFi networks or out-of-scope endpoints.

With limited budgets, overextended IT teams, and aging infrastructure, K-12 schools and libraries are being overwhelmed. The growing frequency of attacks doesn’t just result in IT outages; it means lost instructional time, increased insurance premiums, eroded community trust, and daily recovery costs that can exceed $700,000.

eSentire Managed Detection and Response (MDR) was built to go beyond traditional cybersecurity tools. Backed by 24/7 expert threat hunters and powered by AI-driven XDR technology, eSentire MDR service is purpose-built to help schools, districts, and libraries prevent disruption, contain threats in real-time, and reduce the impact of cyberattacks across their full attack surface.

Read this Solution Brief to learn how eSentire MDR helps U.S. education institutions maximize FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program funding, improve threat response outcomes, and safeguard online learning environments through multi-signal detection and response.