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 last updated 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 last updated 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 last updated 7 April 20 Following reports of hackers breaking into lessons with racist, pornographic and harassing interruptions, several large districts are moving away from Zoom.
New Guide Provides Five Action Ideas for Establishing a Student Data Privacy By TL Editors published 5 April 20 CatchOn has released its new guide, Establishing a Robust Student Data Privacy Culture―Action Ideas for School Districts, which is designed to provide school districts with an overview of federal student data privacy laws.
Edtech In Action: Creating A Cybersecurity Plan By Jamie Locklin published 23 March 20 T&L Leadership Summit attendee Jamie Locklin shares how Alamo Heights ISD has developed a cybersecurity plan
Cybersecurity in K-12: Practical Advice (Part 2) By Ray Bendici published 17 March 20 School leaders can improve cybersecurity by building a positive security culture
Cybersecurity In K-12: Challenges And What To Know (Part 1) By Ray Bendici last updated 31 March 20 Cybersecurity continues to be a major concern for school leaders, but practical solutions are available
How It's Done: Using Technology To Stop A Child Predator By Christine Osadciw last updated 12 March 20 Edtech played a critical role in stopping a child predator in East Irondequoit Central School District in New York.
How It's Done: Upgrading A Security Management System By Annie Galvin Teich published 6 March 20 An Illinois school district implemented an enterprise access control system to integrate with new cameras for safe and controlled access for students, teachers, staff, and visitors
K-12 Cybersecurity 2019 Year in Review Part II: K-12 Cyber Incident Data By Tech & Learning published 4 March 20 Use the map to track incidents.
Three School Safety Webinars Announced By TL Editors published 3 March 20 The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse will host a webinar for the school safety community interested in learning more about the tools and resources highlighted on SchoolSafety.gov.
New "Privacy 101" Video Series Helps School District Leaders Protect Student Data By TL Editors published 12 February 20 The Future of Privacy Forum today released a new “Student Privacy 101” video series that is designed to help school leaders understand privacy laws and protect sensitive student data.
Alertus Panic Button: In Case Of Emergency, Press Here By Brian Nadel published 6 February 20 Alertus Panic Button is the latest in school safety alerts
Put to the Test: iSkey Magnetic USB C Adapter By Brian Nadel published 31 January 20 Making power cords safer
The End of the Road for Windows 7: Three Options for Safe School Computing By Brian Nadel published 14 January 20 Windows 7 may not be in the rear-view mirror quite yet but there is a lot you can do to keep your school’s computers safe and secure.
