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cyber insurance

Cyber Insurance: What Schools Need to Know

By Annie Galvin Teich published

As cybersecurity attacks increase, districts ask if the cost of cyber insurance is worth the price

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student data privacy

Best Student Data Privacy Practices for Schools

By Sascha Zuger published

Protecting student data privacy goes beyond buying the most expensive product

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digital access

Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding

By Erik Ofgang published

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.

information technology

Campus Cybersecurity Tips & Resources

By Erik Ofgang published

The culture around campus cybersecurity has evolved and so have the risks.

school cyberattacks

School Cyberattacks: How the FBI Works to Protect School Districts

By Erik Ofgang last updated

School cyberattacks are increasing, particularly ransomware attacks. The FBI has advice for keeping your school safe.

student data

Balancing Responsibility for Student Data and Online Safety

By Dr. Kecia Ray published

School districts face enormous challenges in protecting student data -- and students themselves -- while also fending off hackers and attackers

social security numbers

6 Steps to Remove Social Security Numbers from Student Data

By Beverly Miller published

By removing social security numbers from student data, Greeneville City School District has increased security by making itself less of a target

cybersecurity planning

Cybersecurity Planning for Next School Year

By Ray Bendici last updated

Cybersecurity planning for the school year ahead was the subject discussed by leaders from Santa Fe Public Schools and Loudon Schools

student data security

How to Implement a Systemic Approach to Student Data Security and Privacy

By Andrew Taylor published

A systemic approach to student data security and privacy should include threat and risk assessment, regular training, and multiple response measures

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ransomware

5 Ways to Boost School Cybersecurity

By Erik Ofgang published

The FBI recently warned that cyber attacks of schools are on the rise but an IBM survey suggests many schools are not taking the threat seriously enough

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