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K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out

K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how

K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out

The school bell is about to ring in another academic year, and as children pull out their lunchboxes and teachers decorate their rooms, schools continue to face an onslaught of K12 ransomware while also grappling with perpetually insufficient budgets, legacy IT, and under-staffing concerns. The increased level of connectivity in today’s schools means richer opportunities for learning and community, but it also puts at further risk the financial data, personally identifiable information (PII) and other sensitive information that educational institutions hold.

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K-12 Cybersecurity

Edtech gone rogue? Tackling “Dirty Stream” attacks amidst uncontrolled app overloads

May 7, 2025 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture to keep Android apps safe for schools.
Safeguarding student data and securing the digital future of education is a joint venture
K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

March 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks.
Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks
K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can fight growing ransomware attacks

February 25, 2025 by Ian Milligan-Pate, Zscaler
Cyber criminals and ransomware are growing threats to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security and cybersecurity critical.
Cyber criminals are a growing threat to schools and to students’ privacy, making data security extremely important
K-12 Cybersecurity

Preparing for evolving ransomware threats in 2025

January 22, 2025 by Gary Barlet, Illumio
For ransomware threats, schools must embrace an "assume breach" mindset and strengthen internal defenses to avoid cyber disasters.
Schools must embrace an "assume breach" mindset and strengthen internal defenses so that breaches don’t become cyber disasters
K-12 Cybersecurity

How to prepare for a school cybersecurity audit

November 27, 2024 by Dave Courbanou, Intelligent CloudCare
A school cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure and IT staff are aware of critical info.
A cybersecurity audit can help provide assurance that your school IT environment is secure
K-12 Cybersecurity

How schools can take full advantage of the FCC’s new cybersecurity program

October 11, 2024 by Mark Sangster, Adlumin
Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help shore up vulnerabilities.
Schools need to strengthen their cybersecurity postures, and programs like the FCC pilot can help
K-12 Cybersecurity

Hackers don’t take a summer vacation–neither can school cybersecurity

August 15, 2024 by Apu Pavithran, Hexnode
Policymakers and school districts are needed to step up for school K-12 cybersecurity--not just during summer, but year-round.
Policymakers and school districts are needed to step up for school cybersecurity--not just during summer, but year-round
K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology

July 31, 2024 by Alan Stewart-Brown, Opengear
Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments--and OOB management can help.
Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments
K-12 Cybersecurity

It’s time to rethink cybersecurity in education

July 24, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Traditional approaches to network cybersecurity on their own are no longer enough to maintain IT security and keep data private.
Traditional approaches to network cybersecurity on their own are no longer enough to maintain IT security
K-12 Cybersecurity

Privacy and data protection are driving edtech adoption trends

July 24, 2024 by Al Kingsley, NetSupport
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies, coupled with the strain on already-stretched teams, makes urgent data privacy action necessary.
The rapid evolution of emerging technologies, coupled with the strain on already-stretched teams, makes urgent action necessary
K-12 Cybersecurity

Why federal-education partnerships are critical for cybersecurity

November 12, 2024July 18, 2024 by Gary Barlet, Illumio
Given the constantly changing threat landscape, education must act with urgency and have robust cybersecurity plans in place now.
Given the constantly changing threat landscape, schools must act with urgency and have robust cybersecurity plans in place now
K-12 Cybersecurity

FCC adopts $200M cybersecurity pilot program

June 21, 2024 by Laura Ascione
The FCC's cybersecurity pilot will explore how federal support can help schools and libraries bolster their networks against cyberattacks.
The cybersecurity pilot program will explore how Universal Service Fund support can help schools and libraries bolster their network defenses against cyberattacks
K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders

May 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Annual CoSN report highlights nationwide survey results of key trends and challenges for K-12 edtech leaders.
Annual CoSN report highlights nationwide survey results of key trends and challenges for K-12 IT leaders
K-12 Cybersecurity

Critical steps to help school districts combat ransomware attacks

April 30, 2024 by Gary Barlet, Illumio
It’s crucial that school districts have robust, modern cybersecurity strategies in place to protect valuable information against ransomware.
It’s crucial that districts have robust and modern strategies in place to protect valuable information
K-12 Cybersecurity

The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Gerry Grealish, Cradlepoint
With a zero-trust solution, K-12 IT managers can have more control over who enters the figurative doors of their K-12 network.
With a zero-trust solution, K-12 IT managers can have more control over who enters the figurative doors of their network
K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: eSN Innovation Roundtable

May 20, 2024April 11, 2024 by Laura Ascione
District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity--and how they manage network threats.
District IT leaders discuss their successes, challenges, and priorities around K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 Cybersecurity

Here’s how to protect schools from cyberattacks in 2024

February 14, 2024 by Thuy Wong
The costs of cyberattacks in school may include replacing computer hardware and enhancing cybersecurity protections--and identity theft.
The costs of a cyberattack may include replacing computer hardware and enhancing cybersecurity protections--and the burden and risk of identity theft
K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity staffing shortage is districts’ top concern

February 5, 2024 by Laura Ascione
A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative cybersecurity alongside the adoption of new security tools in schools.
A new report finds challenges in fostering collaborative, team-based cybersecurity alongside the growing adoption of new security tools in schools
K-12 Cybersecurity

Rising ransomware attacks on education demand defense readiness

January 5, 2024December 29, 2023 by Rob Lalumondier, Vice President, U.S. Public Sector, Sophos Contributor
In education, resource constraints can make it difficult to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date cybersecurity measures that fight ransomware
Factors like resource constraints can make it difficult to maintain comprehensive and up-to-date cybersecurity measures
K-12 Cybersecurity

K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff
K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
K-12 Cybersecurity

Mitigating data breaches with live patch management

December 12, 2023December 8, 2023 by Joao Correia, Technical Evangelist, TuxCare
Schools often struggle to find room in the IT budget for a robust cybersecurity plan--live patch management can help combat data breaches.
Schools often struggle to fund a robust cybersecurity plan and are further constrained due to the difficulty in retaining IT talent
K-12 Cybersecurity

Fixing the K-12 cybersecurity problem

December 11, 2023October 17, 2023 by Alexander Slagg, Freelance Writer, Chicago
CISA’s Secure by Design pledge commits manufacturers to improving K-12 cybersecurity and strengthening networks.
CISA’s Secure by Design pledge commits manufacturers to improving K-12 cybersecurity
K-12 Cybersecurity

How to keep hackers off your school attendance list with object storage

December 11, 2023October 10, 2023 by Anthony Cusimano, Director of Technical Marketing, Object First
Object storage is a great partner for education as it enables versioning and object lock, rendering itself ransomware-proof.
Object storage is a great partner for education as it enables versioning and object lock, rendering itself ransomware-proof
K-12 Cybersecurity

Your district’s cyber safety needs help–here’s how to fix it

December 11, 2023October 3, 2023 by Pat Barnett, Principal Consultant, Secureworks Incident Response Team
School systems and districts must work to secure networks and make them less vulnerable to common attacks and cybersecurity.
It's important that cybercriminals learn that school systems and networks are more secure and less vulnerable to common attacks than they think
K-12 Cybersecurity

As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount

December 11, 2023September 6, 2023 by Pat Hurley, Vice President and General Manager of Sales, Americas, Acronis
The complexities that come with protecting education from cybersecurity threats are vast, and implementing policies comes with challenges.
The complexities that come with protecting education from cybersecurity threats are vast, and implementing policies comes with challenges
K-12 Cybersecurity

Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene

December 11, 2023August 30, 2023 by Bob Turner, CISO for Education, Fortinet
Cyber hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
Cyber hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out
K-12 Cybersecurity

Education suffers the highest rate of ransomware attacks

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Strengthening defensive measures and optimizing attack preparation, along with good security hygiene, can help education organizations avoid ransomware attacks
Strengthening defensive measures and optimizing attack preparation, along with good security hygiene, can help education organizations avoid ransomware attacks
K-12 Cybersecurity

4 back-to-school cybersecurity tips

December 11, 2023August 15, 2023 by James Turgal, VP of Cyber Risk, Strategy & Board Relations, Optiv
By focusing on achievable cybersecurity basics, schools can fight back by building a solid security and resilience foundation.
By focusing on achievable cybersecurity basics, schools can fight back by building a solid security and resilience foundation to defend against cybercriminals
K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools are at a greater risk for cyberattacks than ever before

December 11, 2023August 14, 2023 by Laura Ascione
Translating awareness of cyberattacks and prevention practices into actual support on the district level and in schools remains difficult.
Translating the awareness of cyber threats and need for cybersecurity practices into actual support on the district level continues to be difficult
K-12 Cybersecurity

If zero trust is good enough for the government, it’s good enough for your school

December 11, 2023August 9, 2023 by Apu Pavithran, CEO & Founder, Hexnode
A paradigm shift from traditional perimeter-based security to zero trust--a more robust and dynamic approach--is increasingly necessary.
A paradigm shift from traditional perimeter-based security to a more robust and dynamic approach is increasingly necessary
K-12 Cybersecurity

FCC proposes $200M for K-12 cybersecurity

December 11, 2023August 4, 2023 by Laura Ascione
The potential cybersecurity investment would build on Learn Without Limits initiative by launching a pilot program.
The potential cybersecurity investment would build on Learn Without Limits initiative by launching a pilot program
K-12 Cybersecurity

The essential guide to 2FA for schools

December 11, 2023August 1, 2023 by François Amigorena, Founder and CEO, IS Decisions
Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA stops the threat actor before they can do any harm.
Schools are prime targets for cyberattackers--by limiting the scope of access, 2FA effectively stops the threat actor before they can do any harm
K-12 Cybersecurity

Are ransomware attacks the new snow days?

July 11, 2023 by Jon Miller, CEO & Co-Founder, Halcyon
In an alarming turn of events, school ransomware attacks are likely to cause more school closures than weather-related incidents.
School ransomware attacks are likely to cause more school closures than weather-related incidents
K-12 Cybersecurity

Key tips to help educators thwart cyberattacks

July 10, 2023 by Mary Mehsikomer, Outreach Facilitator, Sourcewell
An education network and technology integrationist offers industry tips to reduce the risk of costly cyberattacks within districts.
An education network and technology integrationist offers industry tips to reduce the risk of costly cyberattacks within districts
K-12 Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity, like charity, begins at home 

December 12, 2023July 5, 2023 by Craine Runton, Senior Director, Security & Compliance, StrongDM
Cybersecurity must be a top priority, because cybercriminals are relentless, seeking advantage wherever they can find it.
Cybersecurity must be a top priority, because cybercriminals are relentless, seeking advantage wherever they can find it
K-12 Cybersecurity

Defending against the most common cyberattacks

June 21, 2023 by Robert Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO, Adlumin
In meeting the demand for remote access and online learning, schools have—unavoidably—increased their vulnerability to cyberattacks.
In meeting the demand for remote access and online learning, schools have—unavoidably—increased their attack surfaces
K-12 Cybersecurity

Preparing for ransomware attacks begins with education

June 13, 2023 by Robert Elworthy, Senior Sales Engineer, Malwarebytes
There are several tools administrators can use to counter the threats of ransomware attacks and their potential to interfere with operations.
There are several tools school administrators can use to counter the threats of ransomware and its potential to interfere with operations
K-12 Cybersecurity

IBM grants $5 million for cybersecurity, enhanced skilling on AI

June 9, 2023 by Laura Ascione
The global skills gap across cybersecurity and AI is a growing challenge that demands immediate attention within schools
The global skills gap across cybersecurity and AI is a growing challenge that demands immediate attention
K-12 Cybersecurity

Safeguarding K-12 school networks with proactive cybersecurity approaches

December 12, 2023June 6, 2023 by Joseph Tibbetts, Senior Director for Tech Alliances and API, Mimecast
K-12 schools must have a firm understanding of their threat environment to align spending with their greatest cybersecurity needs.
K-12 schools must have a firm understanding of their threat environment to align spending with their greatest security needs
K-12 Cybersecurity

3 ways MDM helps fight school cyberattacks

May 3, 2023 by Sami Makiniemela, Chief Security Officer, Miradore
Districts across the U.S. are prime targets for cyberattacks, underscoring the need for robust, cost-effective cybersecurity support like MDM
Districts across the U.S. are prime targets for cyberattacks, underscoring the need for robust, cost-effective cybersecurity support
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