Latest about Cybersecurity
Many Schools Use Edtech That Puts Student Privacy at Risk. Here’s What They Should Do Instead
Recent research found that 78% of required or recommended school apps were “very high risk” in terms of student privacy, suggesting a need for greater protections at schools.
Creating A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan For Schools
How Belton ISD in Texas created a comprehensive cybersecurity plan under CTO Shad McGaha
5 Quick Tips for Backing Up Your School Data
Practical advice for backing up to protect your data from cyber attacks or technical mishaps
Educator Edtech Review: ClassLink Cybersecurity Rubric
The Cybersecurity Rubric is a free tool for schools to self-assess their cybersecurity practices and improvements.
Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared?
Having both an incident response plan and a disaster recovery plan is critical for school districts to be prepared for cyber attacks and natural disasters
White House Hosts School Districts Large and Small at Event Unveiling New K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
The new White House initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity in the nation’s schools
An Hour-By-Hour Account of One District’s Cyber Attack Nightmare
How one K-12 school district survived a ransomware attack
Cybersecurity in the Classroom: What Teachers Can Do
Teachers can boost classroom cybersecurity with these resources, best practices, and more
