As I’m sure you are aware, cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a priority for the Indiana Department of Education. In fact, technology directors are now being asked to evaluate their schools in the following areas (on their annual technology plan)...
Topics: Managed Services, network, cybersecurity, teacher, engineering
With the availability of easily accessible attack tools, everyone is at risk - including school districts. New vulnerabilities and exploits are discovered on a daily basis. Incidents are on the rise and a substantial percentage of cybersecurity incidents involving schools are due to the actions of school staff and/or students of those schools - sometimes resulting in criminal charges.
Topics: technology, IT, cybersecurity
New network vulnerabilities and exploits are discovered on a daily basis. The protection that was adequate just a few years ago doesn’t even come close to protecting your school district today. Mid-sized and small K-12 districts used to feel a certain amount of safety in security through obscurity - meaning a feeling that you don’t have anything hackers want - they’ll leave you alone.
Topics: technology, IT, cybersecurity
