As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount
IT Leadership
K-12 Cybersecurity
This constantly evolving cybersecurity battle needs new strategies and vigilant leaders
Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene
Cyber hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks
Strengthening defensive measures and optimizing attack preparation, along with good security hygiene, can help education organizations avoid ransomware attacks
4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips
By focusing on achievable cybersecurity basics, schools can fight back by building a solid security and resilience foundation to defend against cybercriminals
Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before
Translating the awareness of cyber threats and need for cybersecurity practices into actual support on the district level continues to be difficult
If zero trust is good enough for the government, it’s good enough for your school
A paradigm shift from traditional perimeter-based security to a more robust and dynamic approach is increasingly necessary
FCC proposes $200M for K-12 cybersecurity
The potential cybersecurity investment would build on Learn Without Limits initiative by launching a pilot program
The essential guide to 2FA for schools
Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA effectively stops the threat actor before they can do any harm
Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?
School ransomware attacks are likely to cause more school closures than weather-related incidents
Key tips to help educators thwart cyberattacks
An education network and technology integrationist offers industry tips to reduce the risk of costly cyberattacks within districts
Resource Library:
The S.M.A.R.T. Approach to Modernizing Your School District’s Infrastructure
Switches, routers, and firewalls may not be as glamorous as tablets or smartboards, but a school district’s digital infrastructure plays an equally critical role in achieving academic success. These five…
5 Reasons why parents & educators need to consider professional headsets for their students
While schools seem to have returned to normal there are still many students that will engage in remote learning for the foreseeable future. Having the right tools, such as, headsets…
Alum Rock Union School District
Alum Rock Union School District (ARUSD) operates 22 elementary and middle schools in the greater San Jose, California region. With nearly 8,000 students and almost 500 teachers and faculty, demand…
Webinars:
10 Steps to Data Readiness
Discover the power of unified K-12 data in our webinar, 10 Steps for Data Readiness. In today’s data-driven era, it’s ... Read more
Unlock Funding For Your Schools: How to Leverage the E-Rate Program
You can never be too organized when it comes to E-Rate—and it all starts by creating an effective technology roadmap ... Read more
Overcoming the Impact of Staffing Shortages
A deep dive into the impact of teacher shortages on education and how technology can support shifting classroom realities Join ... Read more
Staffing for 2023-24 – Expand Options and Fill Gaps with Remote Teachers
School districts nationwide are facing unprecedented teacher shortages, with thousands of schools understaffed each year. With the 2023-24 school year ... Read more