5 Reliable K–12 Cybersecurity Resources

Cybersecurity is a high priority in K–12 schools, now more than ever. IT administrators can easily become overwhelmed as they search for feasible solutions to combat the rising number cyberattacks against K–12 education. There’s advice coming from every direction, corporate policies that don’t apply to education, insurance companies that won’t pay in the event of a breach and more, all raining down on schools.
As district technology leaders navigate cybersecurity practices for their staff and students, they need tried-and-true resources to count on. Security advice intended for global…

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