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Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security

EdTech Magazine

The principles highlight five key points: Notice and Awareness: Parents, students and other users must be notified that district systems are collecting their data. . In addition, the system offers compatibility with secure cloud platforms, including those from Cisco, VMware and OpenStack.

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3 Ways K-12 Schools Can Improve Their Cybersecurity in 2019

EdTech Magazine

One way to do so is to build application security into system development. Endpoint security software offered by companies like Symantec and Malwarebytes allow universities to more easily detect vulnerabilities and unify network management.

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K–12 IT Teams Use Phishing Simulations to Boost Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

While cybersecurity systems are becoming more advanced and difficult to bypass, human error remains a significant vulnerability when it comes to protecting student data. By far the greatest vulnerability to our systems is internal staff who fall victim to phishing attempts,” Couch said during the hearing, EdScoop reports.

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Teaching cybersecurity to your students: 3 basic tips

Neo LMS

According to a study done by Symantec , apps with the most cybersecurity issues are lifestyle apps, which account for 27 percent of malicious apps. These systems typically require you to enter both your password and a special code sent to your phone or email. Music and audio apps account for 20 percent. Invest in antivirus protection.

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4 Tips for Controlling Shadow IT

EdTech Magazine

A recent study by Symantec, the 2016 Shadow Data Report , found that most of the cloud-based shadow IT apps organizations rely upon lacked enterprise-class security features. Now the attacker has full access to the users’ data and devices, and can use that access to attack and compromise other district systems.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

edWeb.net

This edWeb broadcast was hosted Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. Then, the skills teachers want students to learn for in-person interactions become the same skills that students feel confident using online. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

edWeb.net

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. Symantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. So, I would definitely shy away from using it as a tool for improving your school or getting feedback about your school.”. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.