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

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Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud: The Symantec Endpoint Protection Academic edition package includes SEP 14, an enterprise-grade threat protection program that can keep faculty and students safe, no matter what device they are using. Katelyn has a degree in Childhood and Adolescent Education.

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

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Endpoint security software offered by companies like Symantec and Malwarebytes allow universities to more easily detect vulnerabilities and unify network management. These devices can be especially vulnerable because many people use the same devices to connect to home networks, which may offer less protection than campus networks.

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K–12 IT Teams Use Phishing Simulations to Boost Cybersecurity

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At a congressional hearing before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, David Couch, CIO for the Kentucky Education Technology System at the Kentucky Department of Education , testified to the impact human error has on education security. “By

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The K-12 Business Model: How to Innovate in an Ever-Changing Learning Environment

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And with that type of model in mind, it leads us to wonder what effect annual student influx has on technology adoption in the classroom and the cultural effect on the ability to experiment and personalize. Let’s explore what makes K-12 unique and how to best leverage technology to drive the experience. The other is measurement.

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4 Tips for Controlling Shadow IT

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If the school district’s IT staff doesn’t know the technology is being used, it can’t secure it or monitor and maintain its security over time. 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. Content Subtype.

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Why Your School Should Stick to Core Principles Instead of Market Trends

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What’s hot in education technology? Will investing in flashy new education technology better prepare your students for success in higher education and their future careers? What if instead you asked yourself, what is my rationale for investing in this technology? By Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller.

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Using Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Digital Stress

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24/7 access to technology has brought many benefits, from online collaboration to improved parent-teacher communication. Typically, technology doesn’t start out as a stressor. Moreover, most children often use technology late at night, which means they’re often handling whatever they find on their own. About the Presenter.