Security
According to a 2018 Security Scorecard study, the education sector is ranked last among 17 industries in cybersecurity preparedness. This lack of resources and readiness should sound an alarm in today’s school districts. Considering the vast amount of student data being collected, network security should be top of mind to all school faculty and IT decision makers. The K-12 Blueprint Security toolkit - developed with generous support from CDW-G* - includes resources and materials to help school technology leaders make the best decisions to ensure the safety of all school information. 
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Producing Next-Generation Learners in Grapevine, TexasWith an investment in Windows 10 laptops for middle school students and tools such as Minecraft EDU, Grapevine-Colleyille ISD is creating a robust and educational 1:1 environment. |
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Dell Chromebooks and Classrooms: A Winning CombinationSee for yourself how today’s teachers are using Intel-based Chromebooks to bring 21st Century learning to their students. |
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Going Big (Texas Style) with One-to-One LaptopsHouston ISD is about to enter the third phase of its phenomenally successful 1:1 PowerUp initiative, which allows teachers in all 282 district schools to create a rich learning environment filled with project-based learning, 21st-century skills development, and coursework aligned to individual aptitudes and interests. |
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Fake Phishing Emails Expose Need for Cybersecurity TrainingThis article was originally published on EdTechMagazine.
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How to Break Down Administration Silos for CybersecurityThis article was originally published on EdTechMagazine.
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How K–12 School Districts Push Back Against HackersThis article was originally published on EdTechMagazine.
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The Cybersecurity Threats that Keep K-12 CIOs Up at NightThis article was originally published on EdTechMagazine. |
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Back from DisasterThis article was originally published on EdTechMagazine.
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Driving Change: Do Today’s Superintendents Go Far Enough?Are today's superintendents focusing on student outcomes with the necessary vision, strategy and high quality leadership? Read Leslie Wilson's insights about what industry leaders have to offer and what that can mean for technology and learning today. |
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CoSN Establishes ‘Trusted Learning Environment’ Seal to Ensure Student Data PrivacyCoSN's Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal will allow school system leaders from across the country to communicate their privacy efforts to parents, communities, and other stakeholders while ensuring that their school systems are adhering to best practices. |
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Data Security: The First Step to Protect Student PrivacyIn this analyst report, Bob Moore presents the practical steps that every school technology leader should be taking to ensure security of data, with protecting privacy as the end in mind. |
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