Defending Schools Against Cyber Attacks and Ransomware with Oliver Page of CyberNut

Oct 2, 2024

Oliver Page, Co-founder & CEO of CyberNut, discusses the urgent cybersecurity threats targeting schools, including alarming statistics on phishing and ransomware. He shares insights into why traditional cybersecurity solutions fall short and highlights the innovative gamified training his company offers to engage both students and faculty. The conversation also covers the critical role of AI in shaping the future of school security and best practices for enhancing awareness and protection against cyber attacks.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

A Teenage Entrepreneur's Journey in EdTech Innovation

02:41 • 4min

From Hardware to Cybersecurity

06:40 • 9min

Cybersecurity Challenges in Education

15:13 • 11min

Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Training for Schools

26:04 • 5min

Cybersecurity in Education: Unveiling Human Factors

31:16 • 20min

Advancements in Personalized Learning and Cybersecurity Initiatives in Education

51:02 • 4min

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Oliver Page is the Co-founder & CEO at CyberNut. Starting his journey as a teenage founder of NutKase Accessories, Oliver scaled the business to 60 countries before transitioning to cybersecurity. Now, with CyberNut, he focuses on providing schools with gamified, easy-to-use cybersecurity training. He is also an Angel Investor, and Startup Advisor.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why schools are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks.
The real cost of ransomware attacks on schools.
How phishing emails are exploiting vulnerabilities in education.
Key strategies for implementing cybersecurity training in schools.
The role of AI in the future of school cybersecurity.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:00:00] Introduction and Oliver Page’s journey from EdTech to Cybersecurity
[00:02:45] Shocking statistics: phishing and ransomware attacks in schools
[00:07:12] Why traditional cybersecurity solutions aren’t working for schools
[00:10:50] How CyberNut’s training helps schools avoid cyberattacks
[00:16:20] The role of AI and evolving cyber threats
[00:20:00] What makes an effective cybersecurity solution for schools
[00:27:30] Best practices for protecting schools from ransomware
[00:33:15] How phishing training can improve school cybersecurity
[00:39:00] The future of personalized cybersecurity training in education

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