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K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out

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.

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K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks on schools are only getting worse

April 7, 2023 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky
Ransoms aside, the cost of remediating the damage from ransomware incidents can be in the millions
Ransoms aside, the cost of remediating the damage from ransomware incidents can be in the millions
K-12 Cybersecurity

4 steps to avoid a ransomware attack

March 30, 2023 by Ahsan Siddiqui, Director of Product Management, Arcserve
Every school can build a robust, cost-effective data security strategy as they protect themselves, their students, and their data
Every school can build a robust, cost-effective data security strategy as they protect themselves, their students, and their data
K-12 Cybersecurity

What school leaders need to know about organized cybercrime

March 24, 2023 by Bob Turner, Field CISO for Education, Fortinet
Increasingly, schools are becoming targets of organized cybercrime organizations, and federal groups urge caution
Increasingly, schools are becoming targets of organized cybercrime organizations, and federal groups urge caution
K-12 Cybersecurity

Could nearly half of cybersecurity leaders leave their roles by 2025?

December 12, 2023March 21, 2023 by Laura Ascione
One-quarter of cybersecurity leaders will pursue different roles entirely due to workplace stress
One-quarter of cybersecurity leaders will pursue different roles entirely due to workplace stress
K-12 Cybersecurity

Strategies to help IT leaders combat imminent cyberattacks

March 8, 2023 by Warren Young, Area Vice President - SLED, Absolute Software
As long as effective measures are in place, including reliable endpoints and resilient zero trust, cyberattacks and threats can be managed.
As long as effective measures are in place, including reliable endpoints and resilient zero trust, cybersecurity threats can be managed
K-12 Cybersecurity

4 key ways schools can strengthen and advance cybersecurity strategies

December 12, 2023March 1, 2023 by Chris Percival, Director of Technology, Maconaquah School Corporation
cybersecurity strategies and cybersecurity tools are important for schools
Implementing a proactive cybersecurity posture is a difficult and time-consuming--yet necessary--process
K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks show continued rise in K-12 schools

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Schools paying higher ransoms and seeing longer closures, according to survey of parents on K-12 ransomware at their children's schools.
Schools paying higher ransoms and seeing longer closures, according to survey of parents
K-12 Cybersecurity

Education must keep pace with evolving ransomware

February 20, 2023February 17, 2023 by Allen Jenkins, Chief Information Security Officer and VP of Cybersecurity Consulting, InterVision
IT leaders should leverage modern innovations like AI and machine learning to ensure ransomware protection for education institutions.
IT leaders should leverage modern innovations like AI and machine learning to ensure data protection for faculty, staff, students and the institution as a whole
K-12 Cybersecurity

Simplified K-12 cybersecurity streamlines student data access

December 12, 2023February 14, 2023 by Diana McGhee, Former Director of Technology at Fort Thomas Independent Schools & Former President of KySTE
The correct mixture of communication, IT, and protection should now be at the root of all K-12 cybersecurity systems for student data access.
The correct mixture of communication, IT, and protection should now be at the root of all K-12 data systems
K-12 Cybersecurity

How K-12 IT leaders can protect schools from ransomware

January 26, 2023January 19, 2023 by Sanjay Raja, VP of Product Marketing and Solutions, Gurucul
With limited budgets and outdated security systems, school districts are often unprepared for incoming ransomware attacks
With limited budgets and outdated security systems, school districts are often unprepared for incoming ransomware attacks
K-12 Cybersecurity

In cybersecurity, balancing vigilance with access

January 16, 2023 by Steven M. Baule, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Cybersecurity is essential for all organizations, but security cannot be valued more than usability
Cybersecurity is essential for all organizations, but security cannot be valued more than usability
K-12 Cybersecurity

Risk assessments are awful, but necessary

January 4, 2023 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district
Here are 5 ways to improve risk assessments in your district
K-12 Cybersecurity

How to be proactive in your cybersecurity strategy

January 25, 2023December 21, 2022 by Michael McKerley, President, ENA by Zayo
Three steps can help IT teams ensure schools are prepared for cyberattacks, particularly as education is experiencing a cybersecurity crisis.
These 3 steps can help IT teams ensure schools are prepared and protected from cyberattacks, particularly as education is experiencing a cybersecurity crisis
K-12 Cybersecurity

Exposing the realities and myths of K-12 cybersecurity

December 15, 2022 by Laura Ascione
K-12 cybersecurity is an essential priority--learn how to protect your schools and districts from online threats
K-12 cybersecurity is an essential priority--learn how to protect your schools and districts from online threats
K-12 Cybersecurity

Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise

January 25, 2023December 7, 2022 by Helen Patton, Chief Information Security Officer, Security Business Group, Cisco
No industry is immune to the cybersecurity threats--schools must protect student data and maintain critical services
No industry is immune to the cybersecurity threats--schools must protect student data and maintain critical services
K-12 Cybersecurity

Online solutions to new post-pandemic realities

January 25, 2023December 6, 2022 by Kevin Hogan
COVID changed education, and post-pandemic learning will look different--here's how edtech plays a crucial role
COVID changed education, and post-pandemic learning will look different--here's how edtech plays a crucial role
K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?

December 12, 2023December 6, 2022 by Brad White, Senior Marketing Communications Professional, ENA
Here are three ways you can better ensure your K-12 vendor selection leads to increased results rather than decreased cybersecurity
Here are three ways you can better ensure your K-12 vendor selection leads to increased results rather than decreased cybersecurity
K-12 Cybersecurity

Ransomware attackers head back to school

January 26, 2023November 18, 2022 by Rob Cataldo, Managing Director, North America, Kaspersky
Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected
Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected
K-12 Cybersecurity

Forget flat networks–tighten your security

January 25, 2023November 16, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network--get rid of flat networks.
A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network
Student Data Security

How to maintain secure access and data privacy

December 5, 2022November 10, 2022 by Laura Ascione
The risk of cyberattacks and weakened data privacy has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning.
The risk of cyberattacks and weakened network security has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning
K-12 Cybersecurity

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools

December 5, 2022November 9, 2022 by Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation
Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity--here's how your district can begin.
Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity
K-12 Cybersecurity

Secure network access led to successful learning initiatives for this eSN Hero Awards winner

December 5, 2022October 25, 2022 by Laura Ascione
This IT leader's innovative leadership led to reduced learning loss and enhanced security. Winner of the Hero Awards.
This IT leader's innovative leadership led to reduced learning loss and enhanced security
K-12 Cybersecurity

Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection

March 20, 2023October 14, 2022 by Mike Wiseman, Vice President, Public Sector, Pure Storage
Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps avoid major organizational disruption from ransomware.
Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps institutions avoid major organizational disruption and financial impact
K-12 Cybersecurity

4 ways to avoid cybersecurity snake oil

December 5, 2022September 23, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
Take these steps to carefully evaluate cybersecurity vendors--and if something seems too good to be true, it likely is
Take these steps to carefully evaluate cybersecurity vendors--and if something seems too good to be true, it likely is
K-12 Cybersecurity

Don’t wait to secure your endpoints from cyberattacks

December 5, 2022September 21, 2022 by Bob Turner, Field CISO for Education, Fortinet
Understanding risks that your endpoints face is key to knowing how to mitigate these risks and keep information and systems safe
Understanding risks that your endpoints face is key to knowing how to mitigate these risks and keep information and systems safe
K-12 Cybersecurity

5 safeguarding tips for schools this year

December 5, 2022September 15, 2022 by Aaron Sandeen, CEO, Cyber Security Works
Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks
Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks
K-12 Cybersecurity

10 back-to-school cybersecurity essentials

December 12, 2023August 18, 2022 by Ryan Cloutier, CISSP, President, SecurityStudio
Cybersecurity within schools can feel like an incredibly complex issue to tackle, but you can address the most critical items one by one.
Cybersecurity within schools can feel like an incredibly complex issue to tackle, but you can address the most critical items one by one
K-12 Cybersecurity

How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use
Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use
K-12 Cybersecurity

3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity

December 5, 2022August 4, 2022 by Michael Webb, CTO, Identity Automation
Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information
Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information
K-12 Cybersecurity

7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks

December 5, 2022July 25, 2022 by Bob Turner, Field CISO for Education, Fortinet
The pandemic prompted an increase in attacks on the OT components of organizations’ IT infrastructure--here's what IT teams can do.
The pandemic prompted an increase in attacks on operational technology components of organizations’ IT infrastructure
K-12 Cybersecurity

How to block school security threats now–and in the future

December 5, 2022June 22, 2022 by Brett St. Pierre, Director- Business Development End User Verticals, HID Global
With a future-safe PACS infrastructure, administrators can stay ahead of security threats without worrying about a rip-and-replace hardware upgrade
With a future-safe PACS infrastructure, administrators can stay ahead of security threats without worrying about a rip-and-replace hardware upgrade
K-12 Cybersecurity

Here’s how IT leaders can keep district networks safe

December 7, 2022May 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Cybersecurity threats aren't going away--but you can protect your data and district networks with proven best practices.
Cybersecurity threats aren't going away--but you can protect your data and networks with proven best practices
K-12 Cybersecurity

Here’s how to upgrade your firewall before your school gets hacked!

January 25, 2023August 1, 2019 by eSchool News
In 2018, there were 122 publicly-disclosed cybersecurity incidents that affected 119 public K-12 education agencies across 38 states. Even more ... Read more
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