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Safeguarding Schools: Cybersecurity Essentials for K-12 Education
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In this episode of School Business Insider, we tackle the critical issue of cybersecurity in K-12 schools with special guest Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). As schools increasingly become targets for cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, Keith shares invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and the best practices that school districts can implement to protect their data and systems. From understanding the importance of multi-factor authentication to addressing vulnerabilities in school networks, Keith discusses practical strategies for building a robust cybersecurity culture within schools. The conversation also explores the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on cybersecurity and offers guidance on how school business officials can collaborate with their IT teams to mitigate risks. Whether you're a school administrator or an IT professional, this episode provides essential information to help safeguard your school community from cyber threats.
Resources:
CoSN’s K-12 Cybersecurity Framework
CoSN’s Cybersecurity Staffing Report
CoSN’s Tabletop Exercises
MS-ISAC (Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center)
Homeland Security’s Free Resources for K-12
Annual State Legislative Cybersecurity Trends Report
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