Listen in as WBAI’s ‘Talk Out of School’ radio show turns its attention to school cybersecurity and privacy issues in NY and beyond.
The Public Disclosure Conundrum
School districts may not have to disclose cybersecurity incidents to families or employees. Yet, opting for secrecy comes with even bigger problems.
Introducing the K-12 Cybersecurity Self-Assessment
The K-12 Cybersecurity Self-Assessment is free 20-minute, 50-question assessment intended to help IT leaders to identify and prioritize school district cybersecurity controls.
Working Together to Stay Cyber-Secure During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has demonstrated the importance of continuity in education. But with increasing reliance on remote learning due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, school districts are even more vulnerable to cyberattack.
Time for Congress to Amend CIPA, Boost Cybersecurity Education
What could the federal government do to stoke demand for cybersecurity awareness programs in schools?
FBI Warns Schools on Ransomware, RDP Vulnerabilities
According to news reports from Politico and ZDNet, the FBI has issued a warning about ransomware attacks targeting school districts.
CISA: Secure Video Conferencing for Schools
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidance for school audiences on the subject of how to securely implement online videoconferencing.
2020…So Far
The difference in publicly-disclosed K-12 cybersecurity incidents before and after the widespread shift to remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic is like night and day.
All Your Zoom Classes are Belong to Us
An extended analysis of Zoom’s extraordinary rise and fall during this time of remote learning during a pandemic – and the three lesson we can so far draw from it.
Tech & Learning Interview About K-12 Cybersecurity
A Tech & Learning interview features background about and lessons learned from the K–12 Cyber Incident Map.