Protecting your schools as cyberattacks rise
IT leadership is essential in balancing access with network security and navigating cybersecurity risks, data protection, and connectivity issues.
For schools, cyber resilience starts at the data layer
Schools should build recovery plans around the data and services that keep learning and campus operations moving
Online solutions to new post-pandemic realities
COVID changed education, and post-pandemic learning will look different--here's how edtech plays a crucial role
K-12 cybersecurity vendors: Is the threat already in your house?
Here are three ways you can better ensure your K-12 vendor selection leads to increased results rather than decreased cybersecurity
Ransomware attackers head back to school
Ransomware gangs have become very effective at going after vulnerable targets, and schools have countless pieces of critical information that must be protected
Forget flat networks–tighten your security
A properly segmented network reduces the speed at which a cyber criminal can move across your network
How to maintain secure access and data privacy
The risk of cyberattacks and weakened network security has greatly increased due to expanded remote and hybrid learning
Rethinking your K-12 cloud strategy
K-12 IT teams need to rethink their approach to cloud storage costs and security
How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools
Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity
All together now
Community support and stakeholder buy-in--from students, teachers, parents, and more--is critical to the success of education initiatives
5 tips to build community-wide support for IT transformation
When everyone understands the impact digital transformation has, IT leaders have the support they need to bring important initiatives to fruition
5 tools every school tech director should use
In order to optimize their school and district's network security, school tech leaders should use tools and resources strategically
Secure network access led to successful learning initiatives for this eSN Hero Awards winner
This IT leader's innovative leadership led to reduced learning loss and enhanced security
3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning
Annual survey of E-rate applicants continues to emphasize the strength and reliability of continued federal funding to support the connectivity goals of schools and libraries
Growing ransomware threats require maximum data protection
Data is the most valuable asset in an institution, and rapid recovery helps institutions avoid major organizational disruption and financial impact
Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation
By moving to private wireless now, schools will be ready to support new services that keep pace with the fast-changing needs of students and staff
Why E-rate is critical for school technology access
Reliable, secure, affordable service is possible--and participating in the E-rate program is one of the best ways to ensure this service
E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution
Schools flock to this federal fund to bring internet into their buildings; now leaders are using these funds to make sure student devices can get online
4 ways to avoid cybersecurity snake oil
Take these steps to carefully evaluate cybersecurity vendors--and if something seems too good to be true, it likely is
Don’t wait to secure your endpoints from cyberattacks
Understanding risks that your endpoints face is key to knowing how to mitigate these risks and keep information and systems safe
3 tips to balance the back-to-analog edtech transition
We hope to balance our edtech investments and the gains we’ve made in creating engaging digital learning experiences with some of the more traditional aspects of education
5 safeguarding tips for schools this year
Of all public organizations, education has the most significant difficulties to overcome when it comes to ransomware and cyberattacks
5 ways to make your IT department more efficient
A few tips can help IT departments better handle future challenges while generally improving operations for the long term
3 critical considerations for the future of school cybersecurity training
How can we better prepare and protect our students to be a line of defense against malicious attacks?
4 ways to tackle IT workforce shortages
IT teams have now been elevated to a strategic role, charged with driving multiple digital transformation initiatives across their districts
High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning
A large majority said at-home, high-speed internet access for K-12 students' learning is incredibly important for learning post-pandemic
10 back-to-school cybersecurity essentials
Cybersecurity within schools can feel like an incredibly complex issue to tackle, but you can address the most critical items one by one
How to ensure both security and accessibility in your district’s IT strategy
Cyberattacks are running rampant in education--experts share tips to keep your district's network safe while ensuring ease of use
3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity
Curriculum and IT leaders can work together to ensure strong cybersecurity practices as they strive to protect sensitive data and information
7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks
The pandemic prompted an increase in attacks on operational technology components of organizations’ IT infrastructure
How to move your schools from AUPs to RUPs
RUPs are a call to action for teachers and administrators to engineer solutions to help students stay engaged in the learning process
How to block school security threats now–and in the future
With a future-safe PACS infrastructure, administrators can stay ahead of security threats without worrying about a rip-and-replace hardware upgrade
Why “offline” digital learning is critical to impact children worldwide
Children, especially from underserved communities and developing countries, need an offline digital solution that adapts to their specific learning needs
3 ways schools can use data to help students
Data has immense potential, and when used properly, it can help district leaders provide targeted support for students
7 facts about the state of edtech in schools
Districts are modernizing their edtech strategies, but IT leaders still grapple with near-constant cybersecurity risks
Here’s how IT leaders can keep district networks safe
Cybersecurity threats aren't going away--but you can protect your data and networks with proven best practices
4 ways to improve your district’s data privacy
Tech leaders who are focused on data privacy must carefully examine the way their district's data is stored
Why e-learning requires Wi-Fi optimization
Edtech can support and promote student learning, but not without the support of a reliable and optimized Wi-Fi network
The Everlasting Importance of E-Rate
eSN looks at the latest on the federal E-rate program and delves into some of the best resources available to schools and districts
7 reasons E-rate funding is critical for schools and libraries
The federal E-rate program helps schools and libraries obtain discounts on services such as high-speed internet access, hardware and services, and more
3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access
