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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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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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in K-12 Education (Member Only)

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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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Disaster Recovery Plan Template

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Learning Continuity Planning

Building your Learning Continuity Plan or Business Continuity Plan Why have a Learning Continuity Plan or Business Continuity Plan? It is important to have an identified scope when developing an…
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Identifying and Prioritizing Critical System Risks: The Business Impact Analysis

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Demystifying Mobile and Broadband Speeds

Introduction In today’s digital age, understanding mobile and broadband speeds is crucial for school administrators and educators to ensure students have access to adequate internet connectivity. This white paper aims…
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