Phishing attacks are evolving, but schools can fight back
K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how
K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
The school bell is about to ring in another academic year, and as children pull out their lunchboxes and teachers decorate their rooms, schools continue to face an onslaught of K12 ransomware while also grappling with perpetually insufficient budgets, legacy IT, and under-staffing concerns. The increased level of connectivity in today’s schools means richer opportunities for learning and community, but it also puts at further risk the financial data, personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive information that educational institutions hold.
What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk
A managed third-party security operations center can provide threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security monitoring for K-12 districts
Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture
K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students
Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks
How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks
Cyber criminals are a growing threat to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security extremely important
Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025
Schools must embrace an "assume breach" mindset and strengthen internal defenses so that breaches don’t become cyber disasters
How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit
A cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure
How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program
Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help
Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity
Policymakers and school districts are needed to step up for school cybersecurity--not just during summer, but year-round
Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology
Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments
It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education
Traditional approaches to network cybersecurity on their own are no longer enough to maintain IT security
Privacy and data protection are driving edtech adoption trends
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies, coupled with the strain on already-stretched teams, makes urgent action necessary
Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity
Given the constantly changing threat landscape, schools must act with urgency and have robust cybersecurity plans in place now
FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program
The cybersecurity pilot program will explore how Universal Service Fund support can help schools and libraries bolster their network defenses against cyberattacks
Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders
Annual CoSN report highlights nationwide survey results of key trends and challenges for K-12 IT leaders
Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks
It’s crucial that districts have robust and modern strategies in place to protect valuable information
The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network
With a zero-trust solution, K-12 IT managers can have more control over who enters the figurative doors of their network
Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable
District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity
Here’s how to protect schools from cyberattacks in 2024
The costs of a cyberattack may include replacing computer hardware and enhancing cybersecurity protections--and the burden and risk of identity theft
Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern
A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative, team-based cybersecurity alongside the growing adoption of new security tools in schools
Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness
Factors like resource constraints can make it difficult to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date cybersecurity measures
K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how
K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
Mitigating data breaches with live patch management
Schools often struggle to fund a robust cybersecurity plan and are further constrained due to the difficulty in retaining IT talent
Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem
CISA’s Secure by Design pledge commits manufacturers to improving K-12 cybersecurity
How to keep hackers off your school attendance list with object storage
Object storage is a great partner for education as it enables versioning and object lock, rendering itself ransomware-proof
Your district’s cyber safety needs help–here’s how to fix it
It's important that cybercriminals learn that school systems and networks are more secure and less vulnerable to common attacks than they think
As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount
The complexities that come with protecting education from cybersecurity threats are vast, and implementing policies comes with challenges
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
Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home
Cybersecurity must be a top priority, because cybercriminals are relentless, seeking advantage wherever they can find it
Defending against the most common cyberattacks
In meeting the demand for remote access and online learning, schools have—unavoidably—increased their attack surfaces
Preparing for ransomware attacks begins with education
There are several tools school administrators can use to counter the threats of ransomware and its potential to interfere with operations
IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI
