Key points:
- Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program
- Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing
- See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?
- For more news on the E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership page
An annual E-rate report reveals a strong consensus among respondents for cybersecurity services to be included in the federal program, considering their critical role in safeguarding educational institutions against cyber threats.
The 13th annual E-rate Trends Report from E-rate compliance services firm Funds For Learning is designed to understand how the program can best serve schools and libraries. School and library input is compiled and delivered directly to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to inform program administration.…Read More