Ransomware Brief
Preventing a ransomware attack is possible. However, it takes careful planning, training, and attention to cybersecurity fundamentals. This brief outlines critical steps needed to build a foolproof strategy. Log in…
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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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CTO’s Perspective: Importance of Cybersecurity
Those responsible for cybersecurity in our districts spend a great deal of time empowering our users with security knowledge and awareness. Yet, we often don’t allow ourselves to focus on…
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IoT is Everywhere
As I ponder recent conversations I’ve had around data and cybersecurity, I can’t help but recall several energy-driven discussions on the Internet of Things (IoT). These discussions revolve around several…
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CISA & Back To School!
As school systems reopen this fall for in-person, hybrid or remote learning, it is essential to pay attention to the persistent threat of cybersecurity attacks that can impact services, threaten…
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Cybersecurity Remains EdTech Leaders’ No. 1 Priority in 2021 –Focus on Digital Access Grows
CoSN today released its 2021 EdTech Leadership Survey Report, which includes IT leadership and infrastructure findings to give school districts and policymakers a holistic understanding of the K-12 IT landscape.…
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CoSN, SETDA, SECA, All4Ed, SHLB and CGCS Submit E-Rate Cybersecurity Cost Estimate to FCC
CoSN, SETDA, SECA, All4Ed, SHLB and CGCS today submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) an estimate outlining the cost to provide much-needed cybersecurity protections to U.S. K-12 school districts…
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2021 State and Federal Cybersecurity Policy Trends: Insights for Education Technology Leaders & Policymakers
Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2022) – CoSN released a new policy report revealing 2021 trends in cybersecurity legislation impacting education and illustrates that cybersecurity concerns continue to be the number one…
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EdTech Leaders Cite Cybersecurity as No. 1 Priority, Critical IT Infrastructure Updates Needed
CoSN today released a new report, combining the results of the organization’s long-standing IT Leadership and Infrastructure surveys, to give school districts and policymakers a holistic understanding of the K-12…
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