Cybersecurity for Kids: A Hidden Priority Unveiled at BETT 2025

2025-01-29 17:26

Cybersecurity for Kids: A Hidden Priority Unveiled at BETT 2025

For whom: Educators, school administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and parents concerned about online safety for children.
TLDR: At BETT 2025, Valvur highlighted the urgent need for improved cybersecurity in education, emphasizing practical solutions like PQC encryption, AI-driven security, and accessible penetration testing for schools. With educational institutions often cutting corners on cybersecurity, we advocate for stronger protections to safeguard children in the digital world.
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The Overlooked Crisis in Educational Cybersecurity

The BETT Global event has always been a melting pot for forward-thinking educators, tech leaders, and innovators. This year, Valvur was proud to participate in BETT 2025, where we put a spotlight on a critical yet often neglected issue: cybersecurity for kids in education.

With digital tools and gaming becoming an integral part of modern learning, the question isn’t whether children are online—it’s how well we are protecting them. Unfortunately, many educational institutions are slashing IT security budgets, leaving students and their data vulnerable to cyber threats, scams, and even predatory behavior.

Photo 1. BETT UK is one of the largest events dedicated to innovations in education

At Valvur, we see this as a black swan moment—a preventable crisis waiting to unfold. Cybersecurity in schools should not be a luxury but a fundamental necessity.

Bridging the Security Gap with Cutting-Edge Solutions

Valvur has spent the last nine months developing innovative ways to integrate gaming into education while prioritizing cybersecurity. At BETT, our discussions with industry experts, educators, and tech pioneers reinforced the need for practical, scalable solutions that can be widely adopted. Some of the key areas we addressed include:

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Encryption – Ensuring that student data remains secure against future cyber threats.

AI-Driven Security Solutions – Using machine learning to detect and mitigate potential online risks in real time.

Penetration Testing for Schools – Making ethical hacking and security audits accessible to educational institutions to identify vulnerabilities before bad actors exploit them.

Blockchain for Digital Safety – Exploring decentralized approaches to securing student identities and learning data.

These solutions aren’t just theoretical—they are actionable, affordable, and designed to be implemented without adding an extra burden on already stretched school IT teams.

Photo 2. Experts from UNICEF, British Esports and UK Coaching association discussing online safety for young players.

A Dangerous Trend: Schools Cybersecurity Budgets Are Low

One of the most alarming takeaways from BETT 2025 was the high number of educational institutions running cybersecurity budgets very low in favor of short-term cost savings. This trend is concerning, especially as threats like data breaches, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access to student information continue to rise.

Ignoring cybersecurity today is equivalent to leaving the school’s front doors wide open overnight. Schools must recognize that security is an investment, not an expense.

BETT provided an incredible platform for validating and enhancing Valvur’s mission. The feedback from educators and IT professionals was clear: they need better tools, more awareness, and actionable security solutions that don’t require massive infrastructure overhauls.

Valvur’s Commitment to a Safer Digital Future

BETT 2025 reinforced our belief that affordable, effective cybersecurity solutions are not just desirable—they are essential. Valvur is uniquely positioned to provide these solutions, ensuring that gaming and digital learning environments remain safe, secure, and inclusive for children.

The enthusiastic response we received at BETT has only strengthened our commitment to partnering with schools, educators, and gaming platforms to create safer online spaces.

If your institution is looking for ways to enhance cybersecurity without breaking the budget, we’re here to help. Let’s connect and build a safer digital future together.

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