Department of Education Vendor Cyber Rating & Cyber Score

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The Department of Education is responsible for delivering the Victorian Government’s commitment to making Victoria the Education State, where all Victorians have the best learning and development experience, regardless of their background, postcode or circumstances. Education remains a cornerstone for ensuring all Victorians have the skills and knowledge they need to actively participate in and contribute to our rapidly-changing economy and society. The Department delivers and regulates statewide learning and development services across the early childhood and school sectors. Previously the Department of Education and Training.

Department of Education A.I CyberSecurity Scoring

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Company Details

Linkedin ID:

department-of-education

Website:

https://www.vic.gov.au/education

Employees number:

23,811

Number of followers:

109,477

NAICS:

92

Industry Type:

Government Administration

Homepage:

vic.gov.au

IP Addresses:

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Company ID:

DEP_2898547

Scan Status:

In-progress

AI scoreDE Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 700 and 749

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Department of Education

Moderate
Current Score
715
Ba (Moderate)
01000
2 incidents
-65.0 avg impact

Incident timeline with MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and mitigations.

APRIL 2026
716
MARCH 2026
714
FEBRUARY 2026
713
JANUARY 2026
777
Breach
13 Jan 2026 • Victorian Department of Education: Hackers access names, emails of Victorian students in data breach
Victorian Government School Student Data Breach

**Victorian Government School Student Data Breached in Cyberattack** Hackers accessed the personal information of current and former Victorian government school students in a significant data breach, the Victorian Department of Education confirmed on Wednesday. The compromised data includes students' names, email addresses, school names, year levels, and encrypted passwords. The breach occurred through a school’s network, though no additional sensitive details such as dates of birth, phone numbers, or home addresses were reportedly accessed. Authorities have identified the entry point and implemented safeguards, including temporarily disabling affected systems to prevent further exposure. The department is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and other government agencies to investigate the incident and ensure minimal disruption to students ahead of the 2026 school year. Officials stated there is no evidence that the stolen data has been publicly released or shared with unauthorized third parties. An email sent to parents by one affected school outlined the breach details and steps being taken to secure student data, while also addressing parental concerns about safety. The Victorian government continues to prioritize the privacy and security of student information as the investigation progresses.

712
critical -65
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Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach
Attack Vector
Third-party access via school network
Impact
Data Compromised: Names, email addresses, school names, year level, encrypted passwords Systems Affected: Victorian Department of Education systems Operational Impact: Temporary disabling of systems to prevent further access Brand Reputation Impact: Potential impact on Victorian Department of Education's reputation Identity Theft Risk: Potential risk due to exposed student data
Response
Incident Response Plan Activated: Yes Third Party Assistance: Cyber experts, other government agencies Containment Measures: Temporary disabling of systems to prevent further access Recovery Measures: Working to ensure no disruption to students for the 2026 school year Communication Strategy: Email notifications to parents, public disclosure
Data Breach
Type Of Data Compromised: Student information Sensitivity Of Data: Low to medium (no DOB, phone number, or home address) Data Exfiltration: No evidence of public release or sharing with third parties Data Encryption: Encrypted passwords Personally Identifiable Information: Names, email addresses, school names, year level
Investigation Status
Ongoing
Customer Advisories
Email notifications to parents with safety measures
Stakeholder Advisories
Communicating with schools to ensure no disruption to students
Initial Access Broker
Entry Point: School's network
References
Blog URL Source URL
DECEMBER 2025
777
NOVEMBER 2025
777
OCTOBER 2025
777
SEPTEMBER 2025
777
AUGUST 2025
777
JULY 2025
777
JUNE 2025
776
MAY 2025
776
APRIL 2017
785
Breach
01 Apr 2017 • Department of Education & Training, Victoria
Data Breach at Victorian Education Department

The Victorian Education Department experienced a data breach after accidentally posting private and sensitive information on children who were homeschooled on their website. The contact information of certain parents as well as information identifying pupils who experienced medical issues and personal traumas like bullying at school were made public. The Department investigated the incident and took immediate action to take the submissions down.

720
critical -65
DEP115528822
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach
Attack Vector
Accidental Data Exposure
Impact
Contact information of parents Information identifying pupils with medical issues and personal traumas
Response
Taking down the submissions
Data Breach
Personal Information Medical Information Sensitivity Of Data: High Personally Identifiable Information: Yes
Investigation Status
['Investigated']
Post Incident Analysis
Accidental Publication
References
Blog URL Source URL

Frequently Asked Questions

According to Rankiteo, the current A.I.-based Cyber Score for Department of Education is 715, which corresponds to a Moderate rating.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for March 2026 was 714.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for February 2026 was 713.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for January 2026 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for December 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for November 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for October 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for September 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for August 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for July 2025 was 777.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for June 2025 was 776.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for May 2025 was 776.

Over the past 12 months, the average per-incident point impact on Department of Education’s A.I Rankiteo Cyber Score has been -65.0 points.

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