Confidentiality, Integrity & Availability: 4 Ways Schools Can Securely Build A CIA Triad By Steve Smith and Rod Russeau published 6 December 22 When building confidentiality, integrity, and availability (the CIA Triad), districts can’t overlook security
How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk By Erik Ofgang published 30 November 22 New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous
Some Schools Use 2,000 Apps. Here’s How One District Protects Data Privacy By Erik Ofgang last updated 14 November 22 Data privacy is a priority at Fayette County Schools. Jim Farmer, the chief technology officer, discusses how the district made that happen.
School Ransomware Attacks: 5 Tips to Prevent & Survive By Erik Ofgang published 11 October 22 Lessons learned after a district fell victim to a ransomware attack, from Brad Stewart the chief technology officer at Lufkin ISD
Ensuring Secure Digital Collaboration By Erik Ofgang published 8 June 22 Teaching educators the basics of cybersecurity and fostering good digital citizenship can help keep your school network secure
Securing & Future-Proofing Your School IT By Erik Ofgang published 11 March 22 Experienced education IT professionals share tips on safe and equitable technology use for students and staff.
Cyber Insurance: What Schools Need to Know By Annie Galvin Teich published 4 February 22 As cybersecurity attacks increase, districts ask if the cost of cyber insurance is worth the price
Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools By Sascha Zuger published 28 January 22 Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product
Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding By Erik Ofgang published 26 January 22 John Harrington of Funds For Learning says districts should be permitted to apply E-rate funding to cybersecurity but that proposed changes to the discount’s competitive bidding process are not necessary.
Campus Cybersecurity Tips & Resources By Erik Ofgang published 5 November 21 The culture around campus cybersecurity has evolved and so have the risks.
6 Steps to Remove Social Security Numbers from Student Data By Beverly Miller published 25 October 21 By removing social security numbers from student data, Greeneville City School District has increased security by making itself less of a target
School Cyberattacks: How the FBI Works to Protect School Districts By Erik Ofgang last updated 22 October 21 School cyberattacks are increasing, particularly ransomware attacks. The FBI has advice for keeping your school safe.
Balancing Responsibility for Student Data and Online Safety By Dr. Kecia Ray published 20 October 21 School districts face enormous challenges in protecting student data -- and students themselves -- while also fending off hackers and attackers
Best Cybersecurity Lessons and Activities for K-12 Education By Diana Restifo published 5 October 21 Tech and Learning curates the best K-12 cybersecurity lessons, games and activities
How to Implement a Systemic Approach to Student Data Security and Privacy By Andrew Taylor published 4 March 21 A systemic approach to student data security and privacy should include threat and risk assessment, regular training, and multiple response measures
5 Ways to Boost School Cybersecurity By Erik Ofgang published 19 February 21 The FBI recently warned that cyber attacks of schools are on the rise but an IBM survey suggests many schools are not taking the threat seriously enough
Free Professional Development Helps Educators Teach Cybersecurity By Annie Galvin Teich published 16 October 20 Foundational cybersecurity skills align to science, math, and ELA learning standards
How Higher Ed is Handling Cybersecurity During COVID-19 By Erik Ofgang published 8 October 20 Cybersecurity during COVID-19 has been a priority for higher ed institutions as attacks have increased
How to Teach Tech in an Online Environment By Sascha Zuger published 19 August 20 Ironically, teaching tech through tech is a challenge, but Champlain College Online is cracking the code
How to Integrate Student Data Privacy Protection into District Data Governance Plans By Annie Galvin Teich published 30 July 20 Student data privacy policies implementation needs to be hard-wired for governance, discipline, purchasing, and communications processes —CoSN
