{"id":1727,"date":"2025-07-18T08:14:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/?p=1727"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:27:57","slug":"school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/","title":{"rendered":"56% of School ERPs still Lack Encryption"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#Introduction\" >Introduction :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#Schools_Contain_Sensitive_Data_that_needs_to_be_protected\" >Schools Contain Sensitive Data that needs to be protected:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#And_what_would_actually_happen_when_your_data_isnt_secured\" >And what would actually happen when your data isn&#8217;t secured?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#Reasons_Why_Schools_Are_Not_Taking_Serious_Action\" >Reasons Why Schools Are Not Taking Serious Action?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#What_Does_Schoolyam_Do_Differently\" >What Does Schoolyam Do Differently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/school-erp-security-56-percent-lack-encryption\/#Data_Protection_Parent_Trust\" >Data Protection = Parent Trust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">56% of school ERPs still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolyam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lack Encryption<\/a>. Last week, we got to know that a parent received a call about a fee payment reminder that wasn\u2019t from the School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Another found their child\u2019s report card forwarded in a WhatsApp group it was never meant for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aren\u2019t negligible mistakes. They\u2019re signs of a growing problem that no one wants to struggle with or talk about!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School systems today store everything like student records, medical information, fee history, and even Aadhaar numbers. But shockingly, 56% of ERPs don\u2019t use encryption at all <strong>(KPMG EdTech Audit).<\/strong> That means all this sensitive data is sitting wide open, just one breach away from going public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And once the trust is broken with parents, staff, or regulators, it is not easy to bring it back to what it was.&nbsp; (I know you can feel the fear)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolyam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56-of-school-ERPs-still-Lack-Encryption-1.png\" alt=\"56% of school ERPs still Lack Encryption\" class=\"wp-image-1730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56-of-school-ERPs-still-Lack-Encryption-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/56-of-school-ERPs-still-Lack-Encryption-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">56% of school ERPs still  Lack Encryption <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_Contain_Sensitive_Data_that_needs_to_be_protected\"><\/span><strong>Schools Contain Sensitive Data that needs to be protected:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about the kind of information schools collect every day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of the Student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His\/her addresses and photographs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent contact details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic records and attendance history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency contact&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their Aadhaar number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee payment records and bank details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just<strong>&nbsp; \u201cdata.\u201d <\/strong>It\u2019s a treasure for scammers, hackers, and identity thieves. And yet, many schools don\u2019t think of it seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>According to the KPMG EdTech Audit, 56% of school ERPs in India lack encryption. That means more than half of all student data is being stored in a way that\u2019s easily accessible to anyone who gets past a basic login \u2014 or in some cases, doesn\u2019t need one at all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_what_would_actually_happen_when_your_data_isnt_secured\"><\/span><strong>And what would actually happen when your data isn&#8217;t secured?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When schools use ERPs without proper encryption or security protocols, they\u2019re essentially leaving the digital doors open for scammers and hackers. Here\u2019s what that happen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>scams using school-specific data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee fraud scams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data leaks of confidential student information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of trust from parents and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal trouble under data protection and child safety laws<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And do you know what\u2019s scarier? Most schools don\u2019t know there\u2019s a breach until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_Schools_Are_Not_Taking_Serious_Action\"><\/span><strong>Reasons Why Schools Are Not Taking Serious Action?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of awareness about this issue<\/strong> \u2013 Many school principals think their ERP is the best and secure, only because it has a login.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old software<\/strong> \u2013 Older systems don\u2019t prioritize modern security protocols.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vendor silence<\/strong> \u2013 Some ERP providers don\u2019t highlight security gaps unless asked.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Schoolyam_Do_Differently\"><\/span><strong>What Does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolyam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schoolyam<\/a> Do Differently?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Schoolyam, we take data security seriously because we know it\u2019s not just about software, it\u2019s about trust and belief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s how we protect your School\u2019s Data:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how we protect your School\u2019s Data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Role-based access control, so only the right people can view or edit data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time activity logs to track who accessed what and where<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily data backups and secure cloud infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular security audits and vulnerability checks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short, your data is locked, layered, and legally compliant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Protection_Parent_Trust\"><\/span><strong>Data Protection = Parent Trust<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">56% of School ERPs still <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.schoolyam.com\/92-of-parents-demand-real-time-bus-tracking\/\">Lack Encryption<\/a>. Running a school today isn\u2019t just about education; it\u2019s about accountability. And data security is now at the heart of that trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A single data leak can cost you more than just money. It can cost your reputation and credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schoolyam doesn\u2019t just manage your data, but also protects it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we believe that in education, trust is everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I know you\u2019re wise enough not to let anything happen to your School.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And you know what? It&#8217;s still not too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we are here to help you. We have already helped more than 200 schools to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact our domain expert today! <\/strong>7080814044<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolyam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">56% of school ERPs still Lack Encryption.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction : 56% of school ERPs still Lack Encryption. Last week, we got to know that a parent received a call about a fee payment reminder that wasn\u2019t from the School. &nbsp;Another found their child\u2019s report card forwarded in a WhatsApp group it was never meant for. These aren\u2019t negligible mistakes. 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