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 published 5 October 21 Tech and Learning curates the best K-12 cybersecurity lessons, games and activities
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 published 30 March 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
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
Keeping Students Safe in the Digital World By Matthew X. Joseph EdD published 13 October 20 Five key challenges that all districts are facing in keeping students safe, and how to work through these issues
Online Filtering and Monitoring for Districts By Ray Bendici published 10 August 20 24/7 online filtering and monitoring is critical for student safety
Best Thermal Imaging Cameras For Schools By Luke Edwards published 22 July 20 Get the best body heat detection cameras from this list of the top thermal imaging devices.
How It’s Done: Hands-On Cybersecurity Training By Ellen Ullman published 19 June 20 The Cyber Fusion Center at Maryville University provides practical cybersecurity training for aspiring security professionals
Impero Launches Website-Filtering Software By TL Editors published 17 June 20 Impero Web:check helps schools comply with CIPA, which requires schools to block harmful or inappropriate content.
6 Tips to Ensure Free Education Apps Are Safe By Carl Hooker published 27 May 20 From compatibility to analytics, educators need to consider more than the price when it comes to free education apps
Keeping Remote Students Safe While Learning Online By TL Editors published 1 May 20 How can a district ensure their students are safe online?
Gaggle Unveils Gaggle Safety Management for Microsoft Teams By TL Editors published 17 April 20 Gaggle will integrate its safety solution, under the name Gaggle Safety Management for Teams, with Microsoft Teams.
How to Use a VPN to Tighten Security for Remote Teaching By Brian Nadel published 16 April 20 With a VPN (virtual private network), remote learning and online education doesn’t mean sacrificing privacy
6 Ways to Bomb-Proof your Zoom Class By Brian Nadel published 13 April 20 Easy steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing
Zoom’s Out for Remote Learning By Brian Nadel published 6 April 20 Following reports of hackers breaking into lessons with racist, pornographic and harassing interruptions, several large districts are moving away from Zoom.
