Windows 11 Education: Strengthening Security

K-12 and higher education institutions are facing an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Recent Microsoft Threat Intelligence reporting highlights that schools and universities experience an average of 2,507 cyberattack attempts every week, making education one of the most frequently targeted sectors globally.

With Windows 10 reaching end of support in October 2025, it’s more important than ever for education leaders to recognise the risks of running outdated devices and prioritise modern, secure technology.

Built for Superior School Security

Windows 11 is designed to help students and educators do their best work in a secure, intuitive environment. It provides powerful learning tools, streamlined management, and advanced built-in security that protects devices from the chip to the cloud.

As the most secure version yet, Windows 11 helps schools boost efficiency, protect devices, and streamline deployment allowing educators to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Key Benefits include:

• Multilayered security for data, students, staff, and apps
• Simplified identity management with Microsoft Entra ID and Intune
• Enhanced malware resistance without compromising performance
• Improved device sign in protection to reduce risks of credential theft in protection

Advanced Hardware Security

With 88% of breaches linked to human error, schools need protection that goes beyond cloud-only solutions. Windows 11 devices secure data at the hardware level – providing robust, reliable defence for modern classrooms.

Windows 11 delivers powerful hardware level protection:

• TPM 2.0 and Pluton secure encryption keys on the device
• Controlled Folder Access blocks unauthorised apps and mitigates ransomware.
• DFCI lets educators disable cameras, USB ports and other hardware remotely
• Windows Hello facial or fingerprint authentication reduces password-related risks.

Together, these capabilities create a safer, more resilient platform for protecting staff and students, supporting secure and uninterrupted learning.

Better Together: Windows 11 + Microsoft 365 Education

The most effective way to keep your technology modern and impactful is by pairing Windows 11 with Microsoft 365 Education. Together, they help schools stay secure online and work smarter, not harder.

This partnership brings learning to life with your trusted AI companion, Microsoft Copilot.
They are the most secure PCs ever, offering the highest level of cybersecurity and protecting users against evolving threats.

With cyberattacks rising significantly, hardware-based security has never been more essential. Windows 11 devices provide tamper-resistant protection that free cloud-only options can’t match. attacks rising based security has never been more essential.

Windows 11 is built to defend against the latest threats – including sophisticated “fileless” attacks that target device memory - making it a robust security solution for modern schools. Targeted protection creates safer learning environments for both students and staff.

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