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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Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools and DistrictsImplementing data security procedures for a school or district should be a dynamic and ever-evolving process. Moreover, incorporating powerful hardware solutions, strategic infrastructure countermeasures and—above all—comprehensive faculty training are just some of the cybersecurity actions school leaders must take to deal with this insidious and highly-sophisticated assault against sensitive school data. |
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Taking the Temperature of Biometrics in Schools: Next Gen Precaution or Fever Dream?The current COVID-19 pandemic puts us at a techno-ethical crossroads. And many in the ed-tech community feel that biometrics in schools will one day be a given. |
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New State of EdTech Leadership 2020 Survey ReportThe annual CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey has just been released: providing critical information on the state of K-12 technology, infrastructure, and leadership. |
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Making the Internet Safe for KidsThe video Making the Internet Safe for Kids provides parents with a thorough understanding of the most common internet dangers facing children. |
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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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