Education threat intelligence

Student records. Family financials.
Staff credentials.
Is any of it on the dark web?

Synapse Cyber's Dark Web Assessment scans underground markets for compromised credentials and exposed data tied to your school's domain. See what is at risk before it becomes a crisis.

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Increase in K–12 cyberattacks in recent years
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Of schools reported a cyber incident recently
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A stolen child's SSN can be used for fraud before anyone notices
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What it costs families to recover trust once it is lost
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FERPA compliance support
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Why schools are a target

What administrators and heads of school face

Private schools hold some of the most sensitive data anywhere — and attackers know it.

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Student data is children's data

Schools hold Social Security numbers, home addresses, family financial information, medical records, and academic records for minors. A breach does not just expose data — it exposes children, and the reputational damage is devastating.

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FERPA creates real liability

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requires schools to protect student education records. A breach triggers notification requirements and can jeopardize federal funding. FERPA requires "reasonable safeguards" — and proactive monitoring qualifies.

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Financial aid data is a goldmine

Private schools collect detailed financial information — tax returns, bank statements, income verification — as part of the aid process. This data is extraordinarily valuable to identity thieves.

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Faculty and staff are phishing targets

Teachers and administrators are not cybersecurity experts, yet they handle sensitive data daily. A single clicked phishing link can expose your entire student information system.

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Budgets are tight and IT is stretched

Most private schools have one IT person handling everything from projectors to network security. Proactive dark web monitoring is not on their radar because they are fighting daily fires.

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Parent trust is your enrollment pipeline

A publicized data breach at a private school directly impacts enrollment. Parents pay premium tuition because they trust the school with their children — that trust extends to their family's data.

The enrollment angle

Cybersecurity is now a parent trust issue

Parents choose your school because they trust you with what matters most. That trust extends to their family's data. A proactive Dark Web Assessment shows families that your school takes data protection as seriously as physical safety — and gives your head of school something concrete to communicate to the board and to prospective families.

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What we find

See what attackers already know about your school

Your report prioritizes exposures by severity — so your IT director, head of school, and board all have a clear picture of what needs to happen first.

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    Staff and faculty credentials

    Passwords tied to your school's domain found in breach dumps — including access to SIS platforms, email, grading systems, and financial systems.

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    Data exposure indicators

    Any sign that student records, family financial data, or internal school documents have surfaced in underground markets.

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    Third-party platform breaches

    Which EdTech vendors, learning platforms, or services your staff uses have been breached — Google Workspace, PowerSchool, Blackbaud, and others.

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    Risk prioritization

    Which exposures pose the greatest immediate threat to student and family data, ranked by severity so you know what to address first.

FERPA compliance support

FERPA requires schools to use "reasonable methods" to protect student education records. A Dark Web Assessment demonstrates proactive monitoring and documents your school's current exposure — supporting your compliance posture and showing due diligence to families, regulators, and your board.

We never access student records

We scan the dark web for credentials and data tied to your school's domain. We never access, store, or interact with your student information system or any student records. Your academic systems remain completely untouched.

Pricing

Dark Web Assessment — $499

One-time payment. A complete dark web scan of your school's domain.

One-time Assessment

See where your school stands today

$499

One-time payment · No subscription

  • Full dark web scan of your domain
  • Detailed exposure report
  • Remediation guidance
  • FERPA compliance support
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Results in 10 Minutes

For less than one student's monthly tuition, you can see exactly where your school's data is exposed. Protect your students, your families, and your reputation.

FAQ

Common questions

Does this help with FERPA compliance?
Yes. FERPA requires schools to use "reasonable methods" to protect student education records. A Dark Web Assessment demonstrates proactive monitoring and documents your school's current exposure, supporting your compliance posture.
Do you access student records?
No. We scan the dark web for credentials and data tied to your school's domain. We never access, store, or interact with your student information system or any student records.
Should our board know about this?
We recommend it. Many schools share assessment results (in summary form) with their board as part of a risk management update. Proactive cybersecurity is increasingly a governance-level concern for independent schools.
What about our EdTech vendors?
Our assessment can reveal which third-party platforms — learning management systems, SIS providers, and others — have been involved in breaches that exposed your staff's credentials. This helps you evaluate vendor risk.
How long does the scan take?
Most scans complete within 24 hours. You will receive an email notification as soon as your report is ready.
What information do you need from us?
Just your school's domain (e.g., yourschool.org). After checkout you will be redirected to our scanning platform to enter it and launch your scan.

Protect your students, your families,
and your school's reputation

Get your dark web exposure report today — and know exactly where your school stands.