Blaschke Report: Best Practices from CoSN’s Peer Review Program
Since 2016, CoSN has conducted 21 Peer Reviews for school districts around the country. The purpose of this research is to discover commonalities among school districts as well as distinctions…
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Self-Assessment (District Security Checklist)
What is your district’s state of security readiness? Security means reliability and integrity of the operation as well as keeping the door locked on data. Use this questionnaire to gain…
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Student Data Privacy Toolkit Part 1
Student Data Privacy Toolkit Protecting student data privacy is a critical and fundamental school system requirement. But addressing legal requirements and community expectations for student data privacy while allowing for…
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CoSN Student Home Bandwidth Calculator
As part of the recent Student Home Connectivity Report development, the Student Home Bandwidth Calculator is now available as a member-exclusive resource. Use this calculator to determine the estimated bandwidth…
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K-12 Cybersecurity Cost Report
This content is an exclusive benefit for CoSN members. If you're a member, log in and you'll get immediate access. If you're not yet a member, you'll be interested to…
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Cyber Safety: Seven Security Steps
Remote learning and remote work bring an increased range of online activities into the home. Teachers, students, and their families are at increased risk for cybersecurity attacks and exploits. These…
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Cyber Safety Social Media Messaging Campaign
A common challenge for all organizations is providing consistent messaging about cybersecurity. This social media campaign is designed with pre-written messages that districts can use as is or customize to…
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Cyber Insurance Guidelines
Security breaches and incidents are a constant challenge for CTO’s. Cyber insurance is an effective way to protect schools or districts from incurring a significant financial burden. Learn more about…
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Cybersecurity Committee (open to all K-12 members & initiative sponsors)
CoSN’s EdTech Leadership Survey consistently identifies cybersecurity as a top priority for school system IT Leaders. The CoSN Cybersecurity advisory seeks to support school leaders in their efforts to support…
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2020 State and Federal Cybersecurity Policy Trends
The 2020-2021 pandemic rapidly accelerated technology use in education by forcing schools to expand online learning and support district operations. This shift showcased greater online activity that brought technology’s educational…
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