Protecting Schools in the Digital Age

Hello School Leaders,

 

A sobering statistic: According to Forbes, data from the United States Government Accountability Office shows that 647,000 students were affected by school data breaches in 2021.

 

I recently chatted with a colleague who currently assists companies in assessing their technology needs. We discussed the growing issue of cybersecurity, and the conversation led to the increasing vulnerability of school districts. You can read more about our exchange of ideas here, and get a great reference if your district would like a free, outside consultation on the quality of its technological health. To get a better sense of the need for this type of analysis, this article from Education Week explains about the unfortunate rise of cyberattacks on school districts.

 

I've linked a few more resources that I think will be helpful below, including a screenshot of sample ransomware reports for some Texas school districts taken from Comparitech.com, which offers daily updates of worldwide ransomware attacks.

 

Want to talk about this in person? Find me if you need me,

 

John Hinds

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Sample of Recent School District Ransomware Attacks in Texas

From Comparitech.Com

More Articles about Cyberattacks in Education

  • Education ransomware attacks cost over $53B in downtime over 5 year

  • ‘A five-alarm fire’: Public schools have become a prime target of ransomware gangs that traumatize students by dumping their private records online

  • The biggest school data breaches in 2023

A Proactive Approach to School Cybersecurity: A Must-Have for Superintendents

Don't forget to read my latest blog post, where you can get additional information about scheduling a free consultation with someone who can help you determine your district's technology needs, including in the area of cybersecurity.

 

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