Security | Tech & Learning

5 Cybersecurity Tips For Schools From CISA’s Deputy Assistant Director

By Erik Ofgang published 13 June 24

Making quick cost-effective changes to cybersecurity systems can make a big difference for school safety, says CISA Deputy Assistant Director Trent Frazier.

Guarding Your District Against AI Deepfakes, Including Porn

By Erik Ofgang published 28 May 24

Students in U.S. schools have already created deepfakes of classmates, including deepfake pornography

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

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.

The FTC Is Proposing Updates to COPPA. Here’s What You Need To Know

By Susan Gentz published 16 January 24

COPPA is more than 20 years old and long overdue for an update to better protect students and their data

Making School Safety Alerts Accessible to All

By Erik Ofgang published 11 December 23

How one district uses technology to ensure safety alerts are accessible to all

Best YouTube Channels for Education

By Diana Restifo published 17 October 23

Take advantage of the fantastic free educational videos YouTube provides

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

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.

Assessing Our Schools At Risk

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 16 May 23

Increasing support for mental health in schools is necessary to help stem tide the of recent tragedies

5 Tips for Creating a Data Privacy Day in Your School

By Sascha Zuger published 10 May 23

INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - A data privacy day in your school can help raise awareness regarding the importance of protecting students’ online presence