Conducting A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

What is a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment? Why should I do one? Risk management is critical for districts to successfully implement and maintain a secure teaching and learning environment. Risk assessments…
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Strategies for Building Information Security Governance

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CoSN Applauds White House Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools

Historic Summit Strengthens Collaboration to Enhance K-12 School Infrastructure and Protect Educational Data Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2023) – CoSN, the premier professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, applauds the…
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Statement by CoSN CEO Keith R. Krueger on Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s $200 Million FCC Cybersecurity Pilot For K-12 Schools

Washington, D.C. (July 12, 2023) – FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel’s planned E-rate cybersecurity pilot is a powerful first step toward comprehensively modernizing the program’s cybersecurity provisions. CoSN greatly appreciates the Chairwoman’s decision…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to influence practically every aspect of education and society as it rapidly expands both inside and outside of school. While it holds the potential…
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Reacting To Privacy News: What School System Tech Leaders Need To Know

News headlines provide almost daily rundowns of privacy and security incidents happening in and outside of education. The stories are often dramatic, but short on key details, leaving many school…
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Cybersecurity Remains K-12 EdTech Leaders’ No. 1 Priority in 2023

Annual CoSN Report Highlights Nationwide Survey Results of Key Trends & Challenges for K-12 IT Leaders Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2023) – CoSN today released its 2023 State of EdTech…
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State of EdTech Leadership Survey 2023

“Technology is an integral part of how students learn and are assessed, how teachers teach and are evaluated, how parents are kept informed, and how an individual school is integrated…
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Cybersecurity Insurance and Risk Assessments Webinar Recording (Free for CoSN Members)

Amy Mclaughlin serves as coast and cyber security initiative director. Traditionally in October, we do a webinar focused on the cyber security topic in honor of the cybersecurity awareness month. …
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How to Build a Cybersecurity Program

Why does my district need a cybersecurity program School districts routinely collect, store, and access hundreds of pieces of protected personally identifiable information and educational records for students and staff.…
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