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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

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How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk

By Erik Ofgang Published 30 November 22

New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous

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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.

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School Ransomware Attacks: 5 Tips to Prevent & Survive

By Erik Ofgang Published 11 October 22

Lessons learned after a district fell victim to a ransomware attack, from Brad Stewart the chief technology officer at Lufkin ISD

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Vetting Tech Tools

By Erik Ofgang Published 16 June 22

Creating clear systems for tech tool approval in your district is important, says Kimberly Ramos, instructional coach at the North Kingstown School Department in Rhode Island.

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Ensuring Secure Digital Collaboration

By Erik Ofgang Published 8 June 22

Teaching educators the basics of cybersecurity and fostering good digital citizenship can help keep your school network secure

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Securing & Future-Proofing Your School IT

By Erik Ofgang Published 11 March 22

Experienced education IT professionals share tips on safe and equitable technology use for students and staff.

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4 Ways To Prevent Cyberbullying

By Erik Ofgang Last updated 18 February 22

Chad A. Rose, the director of Mizzou Ed Bully Prevention Lab, shares tips for preventing cyberbullying.

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Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding

By Erik Ofgang Published 26 January 22

John Harrington of Funds For Learning says districts should be permitted to apply E-rate funding to cybersecurity but that proposed changes to the discount’s competitive bidding process are not necessary.

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