Understanding and Responding to SaaS Vendor Cybersecurity Incidents

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions have become indispensable tools for educational institutions and businesses alike. However, the convenience of outsourcing critical functions to SaaS vendors comes with…
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Everybody’s Free (To Use Strong Passwords)

Parody of the Mary Schmich article and Baz Luhrmann song: Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) Ladies and gentlemen of CoSN: Use strong passwords. If I could offer you only one…
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Don’t Blame Your Cybersecurity People and Don’t Blame Your Custodian for a Full Garbage Can!

In a time when they say it’s a matter of when not if, and it never happens at a good time; How do you support your IT staff when you…
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Cybersecurity in School District Settings: A District Leadership Approach Webinar Recording & Podcast

For the third year in a row, cybersecurity ranks as the number-one technology concern among school district leaders in CoSN’s recent research. School leaders and staff today must all understand…
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Staying Safe While Online

October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This collaborative effort from industry experts helps the public to be aware of ways they can protect themselves and reduce risks while…
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Top 10 Tips for Governing Cybersecurity Culture: Connecting Organizational Context to Conduct and Change

Leadership weaves the foundation of a strong cybersecurity culture into school systems. Yeah Yeah Yeah, but how?  The lofty answer is that school leaders must actively participate in cybersecurity initiatives,…
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CoSN Go To Places – Where Do I Find CoSN Resources?

Events: Find dates, times and register for events, courses and workshops from the CoSN Calendar (Subscribe at the bottom of the page) https://www.cosn.org/education-events/event-calendar/ ​ New Releases: https://www.cosn.org/cosn-new-releases/ ​ Professional Learning:…
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Tips for K-12 Technology Directors: Communication Strategies for Social Engineering Awareness

This is the second of a two-part blog. For Blog #1, click the link The Dark Side of AI: How Generative AI Fuels Social Engineering Promoting social engineering awareness doesn’t…
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The Dark Side of AI: How Generative AI Fuels Social Engineering

This is the first of a two-part blog. Email Exchange: Boss: “Hey, do you have a second?” You: “Sure, what’s up?” Boss: “Can you send me your cell number? I’ve…
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CoSN Leads the Charge on K-12 Tech Innovation and Security for 2024–2025 School Year

Washington, D.C. (August 14, 2024) – As schools across the nation gear up for the 2024–2025 academic year, CoSN is poised to guide K-12 technology leaders through the evolving landscapes…
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