EchoLeaf Selected as Approved Vendor by New York Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)

Partnership enables streamlined access to ransomware-proof cyber protection for school districts across New York State

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May 28, 2025

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EchoLeaf Selected as Approved Vendor by New York Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Partnership enables streamlined access to ransomware-proof cyber protection for school districts across New York State

MARCO ISLAND, FL - May 28, 2025

EchoLeaf Systems Inc., a leader in ransomware-proof data protection solutions, today announced its selection as an approved vendor by the New York Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). This strategic designation enables school districts throughout New York State to implement EchoLeaf's patented ransomware-proof cyber vault solution through a streamlined procurement process, providing critical protection for sensitive student data and operational systems.

The selection comes at a crucial time for educational institutions facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. According to recent industry reports, over 66% of educational providers were hit by ransomware attacks in 2024. At the same time, 95% of educational organizations hit by ransomware in the past year said that the cybercriminals attempted to compromise their backups during the attack. Of them, 71% were successful. Also, recovery times in the education sector currently average 3-6 months, significantly longer than the cross-industry average of 30-45 days.

"Educational institutions have become prime targets for cybercriminals due to their wealth of sensitive data and often limited security resources," said Linda Moss, Founder and CEO of EchoLeaf Systems. "Our EchoLeaf SafeRoom cyber vault provides schools with a critical last line of defense, reducing recovery time from months to hours and ensuring continuity of educational services even in the face of sophisticated cyber-attacks."

The EchoLeaf SafeRoom™ integrates seamlessly with existing environments and creates a true physical isolation barrier between critical data and potential threats, making it impossible for ransomware to encode, corrupt, or destroy archived information. This technology is particularly valuable for educational institutions that maintain sensitive student records, financial data, and operational systems.

BOCES approval makes EchoLeaf's enterprise-grade protection accessible to educational institutions of all sizes through simplified procurement channels. EchoLeaf has partnered with A+ Education to support deployment and implementation across New York's diverse educational landscape.

"When schools experience ransomware attacks, the impact extends far beyond financial costs to disrupt the educational experience and compromise student data," said Douglas Korte, Chief Sales Officer at EchoLeaf. "Our partnership with BOCES and A+ Technology & Security Solutions ensures that districts can quickly implement proven protection that dramatically reduces both the likelihood and impact of successful attacks."

The EchoLeaf SafeRoom™ is non-disruptive to existing IT environments and offers a total cost of ownership significantly lower than cloud or disk-based alternatives. The solution scales from 100 terabytes to over 11 petabytes, making it suitable for educational institutions of any size.

For more information about EchoLeaf's solutions for educational institutions, visit www.echoleafsystems.com.‍

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