/cybersecurity Cybersecurity en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT /technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:26 GMT /technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isn’t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:51:55 GMT /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:03:27 GMT /technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 /technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 A new report from the Consortium for School Networking explores district tech leaders' top priorities and challenges. Fri, 10 May 2024 20:33:53 GMT /technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT /technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 Congress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:24:22 GMT /technology/what-schools-need-to-know-about-these-federal-data-privacy-bills/2024/04 /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data Learn how K-12 districts are addressing the challenges of maintaining a secure tech environment, managing documents and data, automating critical processes, and doing it all with limited resources. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:35:41 GMT /events/webinar/navigating-cybersecurity-securing-district-documents-and-data /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 The “government coordinating council" aims to provide training, policies, and best practices. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:08:38 GMT /technology/a-new-federal-taskforce-targets-cybersecurity-in-schools/2024/03 /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy /technology/how-to-get-ready-for-the-dizzying-array-of-tech-trends-ahead-tips-from-7-experts/2024/01 Understanding the role of AI in education, protecting schools from cyberattacks, and teaching critical thinking skills are top priorities. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:10:47 GMT /technology/how-to-get-ready-for-the-dizzying-array-of-tech-trends-ahead-tips-from-7-experts/2024/01 /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 More than 4 million records held by school safety software company Raptor Technologies were left inadvertently exposed online. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:13:27 GMT /technology/a-massive-data-leak-exposed-school-lockdown-plans-what-districts-need-to-know/2024/01 /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 But the legislative push is not matched by funds to build better cyber defenses. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:38:42 GMT /technology/as-cyberattacks-mount-lawmakers-double-their-efforts-to-protect-schools/2024/01 /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 Cyberattacks cause major disruptions to learning, but school districts are still struggling to put in place effective protections. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:48:35 GMT /technology/3-superintendents-share-cybersecurity-best-practices/2024/01 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 The federal E-rate program has the potential to help schools build better defenses against cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:51:10 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 /technology/monitoring-or-blocking-what-students-do-online-poses-all-kinds-of-problems/2023/09 Schools need to do a better job examining the downsides of monitoring students online behavior and blocking internet content, says a report. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /technology/monitoring-or-blocking-what-students-do-online-poses-all-kinds-of-problems/2023/09 /technology/cybersecurity-is-the-top-priority-for-ed-tech-officials-funding-doesnt-match-the-demand/2023/09 There is a growing gap between the rising threat of cyberattacks and the lack of state resources to protect schools from those attacks. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:04:24 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-is-the-top-priority-for-ed-tech-officials-funding-doesnt-match-the-demand/2023/09 /technology/7-data-breaches-that-left-schools-in-the-lurch/2023/08 K-12 schools are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:56:49 GMT /technology/7-data-breaches-that-left-schools-in-the-lurch/2023/08 /technology/schools-are-a-top-target-of-ransomware-attacks-and-its-getting-worse/2023/08 Eighty percent of school IT professionals reported that their schools were hit by ransomware in the last year, according to a Sophos survey. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:54:10 GMT /technology/schools-are-a-top-target-of-ransomware-attacks-and-its-getting-worse/2023/08 /technology/biden-administration-announces-cybersecurity-initiative-for-k-12-schools/2023/08 K-12 schools have become a big target for hackers in recent years and the cyberattacks are more sophisticated than ever. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:28:20 GMT /technology/biden-administration-announces-cybersecurity-initiative-for-k-12-schools/2023/08 /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 School districts could apply for grants to protect against the mounting threat of cyberattacks, FCC chairwoman says. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:22:04 GMT /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 /teaching-learning/how-a-teacher-went-from-teaching-english-to-teaching-cybersecurity/2023/06 A high school cybersecurity teacher discusses why she switched subject areas and how they are similar. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:36:49 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-teacher-went-from-teaching-english-to-teaching-cybersecurity/2023/06 /technology/schools-need-to-practice-cyberattack-defense-like-fire-drills/2023/06 Three experts discuss what district leaders can do to ensure students and staff are using digital tools safely. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:23:13 GMT /technology/schools-need-to-practice-cyberattack-defense-like-fire-drills/2023/06 /technology/k-12-tech-leaders-dont-feel-prepared-for-cyberattacks/2023/05 New survey suggests that K-12 technology leaders are still struggling to figure out how to solve cybersecurity problems. Mon, 22 May 2023 17:23:47 GMT /technology/k-12-tech-leaders-dont-feel-prepared-for-cyberattacks/2023/05 /technology/schools-are-major-targets-of-cyberattacks-a-bipartisan-effort-in-congress-aims-to-help/2023/04 There have been 1,619 publicly disclosed K-12 cyberattacks between 2016 and 2022. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 21:22:32 GMT /technology/schools-are-major-targets-of-cyberattacks-a-bipartisan-effort-in-congress-aims-to-help/2023/04 /teaching-learning/should-cybersecurity-be-a-graduation-requirement-this-state-thinks-so/2023/04 North Dakota is requiring all students to study either cybersecurity or computer science content to graduate. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:04:32 GMT /teaching-learning/should-cybersecurity-be-a-graduation-requirement-this-state-thinks-so/2023/04