Education establishments and institutions are in the Forefront of research and knowledge advancement. Recently, this knowledge-in-mind sector had experienced a surge in cyber attacks. It seems that the remedy for cybercrime lies in the physical solution. This passkey is a hardware authentication solution aimed as an identity-first protection layer against identity-centred cybercrime.
There is a negative boom in Cyber attacks and Cyber threats against high education. As education spheres manage everything education from cutting edge research to mundane student info and credentials- their Data records and centres are poised to be a profitable subject for Cyber crime.
According to a check point report, in 2025 alone the education sector experienced a reportedly 41 % year-by-year increase in cyberattacks. Thus, making the sector the most targeted worldwide. Since the report, these education-centred did not cease, and even garnered scholarly attention.
- High education, high risk: the hardware authentication solution against education-targeted by cybercrime
- The hidden advantage: the iShield passkey is now HID boosted
- Secured Skies: Hardware identification solution is solid option to counter growing cyber threats
- Identity has become the focal point of cybercrime, new hardware is ready to face the threat
- Healthcare (Cyber) care: Cyber threat treatment needs physical solution
However, it appears that the best solution against this cyber threat is a physical one. E.D.E. is proud to present the iShield security access key. Made by identity-first hardware-based protection visionary Swissbit, this Hardware authentication solution is the most rugged, multi compatible passkey solution to date. Underlining the acute need for more robust authentication and access-control mechanisms – both digital and physical.
Truly a global phenomenon, the attacks impacted multiple institutions. From the university of Sidney (breached just last month) to Ivy Leage institutions such as University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University. The hackers apparently mainly use leverage on the human element, and target all kinds of exploitable data. Be it information about active students, alumni, staff and donors. In Israel, universities were also hacked into as recently as 2024. Not to mention the multiple attacks during 2023.
Furthermore, the iShield key solutions family combines passwordless digital authentication, physical access control with high assurance security certification and tailored for environments with strict security and operational continuity needs. As a result, it is highly compatible for the needs of education environments. In parallel, The iShield Key 2 supports all major physical access ecosystems, including MIFARE, HID, and LEGIC, enabling smooth integration into existing campus infrastructure.
GET IN TOUCH