After Action Review Template – CoSN (Member Exclusive)
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CoSN Unveils the State and Federal Cybersecurity Policy and Education in 2024 Report
Annual Report Offers Detailed Analysis of State and Federal Policies and Trends Shaping K-12 Cybersecurity Washington, D.C. (January 30, 2025) – CoSN today released the State and Federal Cybersecurity Policy…
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How to Hire Cybersecurity Staff in K-12
from the CoSN Cybersecurity Committee K-12 schools and districts have traditionally focused on providing connectivity and access to online resources. However, the shift towards securing these connections and protecting data…
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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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