50 percent of schools did not prepare for secure distance learning, Labs report reveals
Schools faced a crisis this year, as the coronavirus forced educators across the country to suffer through lacking cybersecurity, our new report reveals.
Baltimore gets hit by ransomware again, the schools this time
Baltimore County Public Schools have been paralyzed by a ransomware attack. The investigation is ongoing but meanwhile schools are closed.
Compromising vital infrastructure: problems in education security continue
While educational organizations lack funding they are high on the target lists of cybercriminals. Does one fact lead to another?
A week in security (March 18 – 24)
A roundup of cybersecurity news from March 18–24, including Facebook’s privacy pivot, password reuse, new research on hospital phishing attacks, infected iPhone apps, and more.
What K–12 schools need to shore up cybersecurity
We discuss the challenges facing K–12 schools looking to protect students’ data, and which solutions they can adopt in order to build up defenses and increase cybersecurity awareness.
How to create a sticky cybersecurity training program
Organizations know that training employees is not only expensive but time-consuming. But when it comes to cybersecurity, training is a must. Whether you’re an organization of 50 or 50,000, this guide will show you the ropes in creating a cybersecurity training program that works from start to finish.
Engaging students in cybersecurity: a primer for educators
The continuing rise of cybercrime calls for a new breed of fighters. Are teachers prepared to take on the challenge of training the current and future generations of cybersecurity professionals? How can they introduce and engage students in this fast-growing field of study?
