Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared? By Sascha Zuger published 12 September 23 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 By Jon McGoran published 24 August 23 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 By Erik Ofgang published 25 July 23 How one K-12 school district survived a ransomware attack
5 Cybersecurity Tips from CoSN’s CEO and a Digital Security Expert By Erik Ofgang published 5 July 23 Cybersecurity was the No. 1 concern of edtech leaders, a CoSN survey reveals. These easy-to-implement tips can help any school district quickly address cybersecurity weaknesses.
Assessing Our Schools At Risk By Dr. Kecia Ray published 16 May 23 Increasing support for mental health in schools is necessary to help stem tide the of recent tragedies
5 Tips for Creating a Data Privacy Day in Your School By Sascha Zuger published 10 May 23 A data privacy day in your school can help raise awareness regarding the importance of protecting students’ online presence
EntrySign Shows BETT 2023 How Visitor Management Works Best By Luke Edwards published 3 April 23 EntrySign is the ideal sign in and visitor management system for education institutions.
LapSafe Smart Lockers Shown Off at BETT 2023 By Luke Edwards published 31 March 23 The LapSafe Smart Lockers are the future of laptop storage for students with charging built-in and more
Best Student Cloud Data Storage Options By Luke Edwards published 1 February 23 The best student cloud data storage choices are plentiful, but which is the best for you right now?
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
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.
How to Integrate School Security and Communication Technology By Beverly Miller published 24 October 22 With so many school security and communication products available, it’s important to make sure any you add will work with existing solutions
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
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
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 last updated 17 March 23 Cybersecurity lessons and activities for K-12
Best YouTube Sites and Channels for Education By Diana Restifo published 25 June 21 Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides.
Student Safety Strategies By Erik Ofgang last updated 19 May 21 In this recent Tech & Learning virtual roundtable, educators and professionals talk about the building blocks of a student safety district program.
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
