Cybersecurity
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How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk
By Erik Ofgang published
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
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
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
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
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
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
Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product

Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding
By Erik Ofgang published
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.
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