How Schools Should Reassess Cybersecurity Due to AI By Michael Millington published 7 May 24 As AI grows in the educational space, more adaptive security measures are needed to protect students and teachers
Hackers Are After Student Data. Here’s Why By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 24 Students generally have pristine credit records, which makes student data an appealing target for criminals. The good news is, there are ways they can help keep student data safe.
Many Schools Use Edtech That Puts Student Privacy at Risk. Here’s What They Should Do Instead By Erik Ofgang published 29 March 24 Recent research found that 78% of required or recommended school apps were “very high risk” in terms of student privacy, suggesting a need for greater protections at schools.
Creating A Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan For Schools By Erik Ofgang published 11 March 24 How Belton ISD in Texas created a comprehensive cybersecurity plan under CTO Shad McGaha
5 Quick Tips for Backing Up Your School Data By Steve Baule published 20 February 24 Practical advice for backing up to protect your data from cyber attacks or technical mishaps
Educator Edtech Review: ClassLink Cybersecurity Rubric By Frank Pileiro published 26 January 24 The Cybersecurity Rubric is a free tool for schools to self-assess their cybersecurity practices and improvements.
Best Cybersecurity Lessons and Activities for K-12 Education By Diana Restifo last updated 27 September 23 Cybersecurity lessons and activities for K-12
Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared? By Sascha Zuger published 12 September 23 Having both an incident response plan and a disaster recovery plan is critical for school districts to be prepared for cyber attacks and natural disasters
White House Hosts School Districts Large and Small at Event Unveiling New K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative By Jon McGoran published 24 August 23 The new White House initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity in the nation’s schools
An Hour-By-Hour Account of One District’s Cyber Attack Nightmare By Erik Ofgang published 25 July 23 How one K-12 school district survived a ransomware attack
Cybersecurity in the Classroom: What Teachers Can Do By Laurie Guyon published 14 July 23 Teachers can boost classroom cybersecurity with these resources, best practices, and more
5 Cybersecurity Tips from CoSN’s CEO and a Digital Security Expert By Erik Ofgang published 5 July 23 Cybersecurity was the No. 1 concern of edtech leaders, a CoSN survey reveals. These easy-to-implement tips can help any school district quickly address cybersecurity weaknesses.
5 Tips for Creating a Data Privacy Day in Your School By Sascha Zuger published 10 May 23 A data privacy day in your school can help raise awareness regarding the importance of protecting students’ online presence
4 Cybersecurity Tips for Schools By Erik Ofgang published 17 April 23 Cybersecurity tips for securing your school or district's website from award-winning technology director Emmanuel Ajanma
K-12 Cybersecurity in 2023: Ransomware, AI, and Increased Threats By Eileen Belastock published 21 March 23 The current trends in K-12 cybersecurity that education leaders need to be aware of
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
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
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.
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
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
