Key points:
- Individual cyber hygiene plays a huge role in defending school networks
- Even the youngest students can be taught basic cyber hygiene practices
- See related article: Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before
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 cyberthreats 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.…Read More