Education

Protecting the Future of Tomorrow

Protecting Schools, Universities, and Educational Organizations

Educational institutions face unique cybersecurity challenges, with sensitive data like student records, research, and financial information at risk. Raxis provides expert penetration testing services tailored to the needs of schools, universities, and related entities. Our goal is to help educational organizations secure their networks, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with industry standards while ensuring uninterrupted academic operations.

Protect Sensitive Data

Schools and universities store vast amounts of personal and financial information. Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities that could expose this data to cybercriminals.

Prevent Academic Disruption

Cyberattacks can disrupt learning environments by shutting down networks or compromising systems. Testing ensures your defenses are robust enough to prevent such disruptions.

Meet Compliance Standards

Educational institutions often need to comply with regulations like FERPA, PCI DSS, or GDPR. Penetration testing helps validate compliance by identifying and addressing security gaps.

Combat Evolving Threats

From phishing campaigns to ransomware attacks, educational organizations are frequent targets of cybercriminals. Regular penetration testing ensures your defenses evolve with the threat landscape.

Why Choose Raxis for Education Penetration Testing?

Proven Expertise in Education Security: Raxis has extensive experience working with educational institutions of all sizes, from K-12 schools to large universities. Our testers understand the unique challenges faced by the education sector and tailor every test to meet your specific needs.
Adherence to Industry Standards: We follow established frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and ensure our tests meet or exceed compliance requirements for FERPA, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other standards relevant to educational organizations.
PTaaS for Continuous Security: Our Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offering provides continuous monitoring of your cybersecurity risks through the Raxis One portal. This allows you to track vulnerabilities in real-time, access expert guidance, and retest after remediation efforts—all without waiting for annual assessments.
It’s Not Just a Scan: Raxis employs experienced, US-based penetration testers to deliver top-tier assessments that go far beyond basic vulnerability scans. Unlike our competitors who rely on automated tools, Raxis follows industry-standard frameworks to exploit vulnerabilities, pivot through networks, and simulate real-world data exfiltration scenarios. By combining advanced techniques with hands-on expertise, we uncover hidden weaknesses and provide actionable insights to strengthen your security posture.

The Importance of Segmentation Testing in Education

Network segmentation is critical for educational institutions to isolate sensitive systems like student databases or payment processing environments from broader networks used by students and staff.

Raxis performs thorough segmentation testing to:

Validate that sensitive systems, such as records with PII data, are properly isolated from less secure areas of the network.
Ensure compliance with PCI DSS standards for payment processing systems.
Reduce the scope of compliance audits by limiting access points.
Prevent lateral movement during potential breaches.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Raxis’ penetration testing services provide educational institutions with the tools and expertise needed to protect sensitive data, maintain compliance, and prevent disruptions caused by cyberattacks. Whether you’re a K-12 school district or a large university system, our tailored approach ensures your cybersecurity challenges are met head-on.

F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Penetration Testing important for education?

Penetration testing is crucial for educational institutions to protect sensitive data, ensure regulatory compliance, safeguard research and intellectual property, maintain operational continuity, preserve reputation, and reduce costs associated with potential cyber threats.

How does Raxis ensure the safety of my systems during testing?

Raxis operates within clear contractual boundaries and has strict policies against damaging or destroying customer property. The goal is to expose vulnerabilities without causing harm.

How do I receive my results?

At the conclusion of testing, your report will be delivered through our Raxis One portal. Additionally, we will schedule a debriefing call to review your report and address any questions or concerns.

What accreditations and certifications do Raxis penetration testers hold?

Raxis testers hold industry standard certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GFACT, GPEN, and more on our certifications page.

How long does a Raxis Strike penetration test take?

The duration of a Raxis Strike penetration test can range from 3 days to several weeks, depending on the scope of the assessment.

How often should Penetration Tests be done in education?

Raxis recommends, at minimum, an annual penetration test. To keep pace with an evolving threat landscape Raxis recommends continuous testing with Raxis Attack.

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