DPDPA Compliant · NEP 2020 · UGC Guidelines

Education Cybersecurity India
Protect Students, Research & Campus Systems

Ransomware attacks on universities have leaked student Aadhaar, fee payment records, and research data. With NEP 2020 pushing digital-first campuses and EdTech platforms handling millions of student profiles, education institutions are now prime targets.

Unique Threats Facing Educational Institutions

Mass Student PII

Admissions databases contain Aadhaar, PAN, caste certificates, income proofs, and medical records for hundreds of thousands of students — making them a goldmine for data brokers and ransomware actors.

Exam System Targeting

NEET, JEE, university exams, and board results systems are targeted for paper leaks, result manipulation, and ransomware. The consequences — both financial and reputational — are devastating.

Open Campus Networks

Campus WiFi accessed by thousands of students, staff, and visitors — often with no segmentation between student devices, admin systems, and research labs — creates massive lateral movement risk.

Ogma's Education Security Solutions

Campus Network Segmentation

Separate student WiFi, faculty systems, admin/finance, research labs, and IoT (smart classrooms, CCTV) into isolated segments. A malware infection in student devices cannot reach exam or HR systems.

Endpoint Security (CrowdStrike)

Protect faculty laptops, admin workstations, computer lab systems, and servers from ransomware, keyloggers, and data theft. AI-powered protection that works even on budget hardware.

ZTNA for Remote Access

Secure remote access to ERP, LMS, and research systems for faculty, staff, and partner institutions — without a VPN. Identity-first access with MFA and device health checks.

Student Data DLP

Prevent bulk export of student Aadhaar, results, or admission records via email, USB, or cloud storage. DPDPA-aligned policies for institutions handling minor (under-18) student data.

Email Security & Phishing

Faculty and admin staff are prime targets for spear phishing and fake fee payment scams. FortiMail stops malicious attachments, BEC attempts, and impersonation of university leadership.

Research Data Protection

Protect DSIR and DST-funded research data, patents, and IP from nation-state threats and industrial espionage. Particularly critical for IITs, IISc, and defence-adjacent research institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universities, schools, and EdTech platforms processing student personal data — including minors' data — are fully within DPDPA scope. Processing data of children (under 18) requires verifiable parental consent and strict purpose limitation. Non-compliance penalties can reach ₹200 crore.

Yes. UGC has issued guidelines for cybersecurity in higher education institutions covering network security, data protection, and incident response. Ogma's assessment framework maps directly to these requirements and helps institutions document their compliance posture for NAAC and other accreditation bodies.

Absolutely. Ogma works with educational institutions at all budget levels. We start with a free security assessment to identify the highest-risk gaps, then prioritise fixes by impact vs cost. For budget-constrained institutions, we often start with network segmentation (highest ROI) and a lightweight endpoint solution before expanding to full SASE or SOC coverage.

Protect Your Students & Research

Free campus security assessment. We'll identify your biggest risks and propose a roadmap that fits your budget and academic calendar.