IT infrastructure and cyber attacks are not always top of mind when it comes to educational institutions. But the reality is that there have been a string of notable attacks against school systems across the country. What this has shown, unfortunately, is that schools are relatively low-hanging fruit for those who steal data and sell it or hold it for ransom. While corporations have been able to harden their defenses, boost spending on resilience measures, enhance their cybersecurity programs and evaluate risks, school systems haven’t been able to keep up.
Now more than ever, K-12 and higher education alike must figure out what data they need to protect, then secure their infrastructure and build resiliency.
In a recent article for The 74, Managing Directors Barb Dawson and Rocco Grillo discuss how districts can effectively address cyber threats, freeing schools to focus on educational priorities.
Read the full article.
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