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An AI deepfake being created
Guarding Your District Against AI Deepfakes, Including Porn

By Erik Ofgang Published

Students in U.S. schools have already created deepfakes of classmates, including deepfake pornography

AI
Cybersecurity
How Schools Should Reassess Cybersecurity Due to AI

By Michael Millington Published

As AI grows in the educational space, more adaptive security measures are needed to protect students and teachers

Cyber Security
student privacy
Many Schools Use Edtech That Puts Student Privacy at Risk. Here’s What They Should Do Instead

By Erik Ofgang Published

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.

Classroom Tools
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Creating A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan For Schools

By Erik Ofgang Published

How Belton ISD in Texas created a comprehensive cybersecurity plan under CTO Shad McGaha

Cyber Security
backing up data
5 Quick Tips for Backing Up Your School Data

By Steve Baule Published

Practical advice for backing up to protect your data from cyber attacks or technical mishaps

Cyber Security
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Educator Edtech Review: ClassLink Cybersecurity Rubric

By Frank Pileiro Published

The Cybersecurity Rubric is a free tool for schools to self-assess their cybersecurity practices and improvements.

Classroom Tools
COPPA
The FTC Is Proposing Updates to COPPA. Here’s What You Need To Know

By Susan Gentz Published

COPPA is more than 20 years old and long overdue for an update to better protect students and their data

Cyber Security
accessible safety alerts
Making School Safety Alerts Accessible to All

By Erik Ofgang Published

How one district uses technology to ensure safety alerts are accessible to all

Learning
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Best YouTube Channels for Education

By Diana Restifo Published

Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides

Classroom Tools
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Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared?

By Sascha Zuger Published

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

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