Latest about Security
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.
The FTC Is Proposing Updates to COPPA. Here’s What You Need To Know
COPPA is more than 20 years old and long overdue for an update to better protect students and their data
Making School Safety Alerts Accessible to All
How one district uses technology to ensure safety alerts are accessible to all
Best YouTube Channels for Education
Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides
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
