Things Mom Said About Privacy

The first of a four-part blog series as part of the CoSN Student Data Privacy Advisory’s commemoration of Global Data Privacy Day. My brother and I were talking on the…
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Epic Penalties for Epic Privacy Violations

While many of us were preparing for the winter holidays, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was busy preparing its version of a holiday gift for Epic Games, Inc. the developer…
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Innovative Partnerships

In line with CoSN’s goal to provide thought leadership to incubate and drive innovative practices, Norton Gusky shared his experience from a visit to Hampton Township School District (PA) where…
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Parent Orientation: Virtual Open Houses

Parent orientation is not an easy process, as it requires constant communication, a great deal of transparency, and a willingness to meet families where they are. There are additional challenges…
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Securing K-12 Infrastructure and Data

Gone are the days when no one cared about the Internet, devices, and data of K-12 institutions.  For one reason or the other, the rate of attacks on K-12 infrastructure…
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It’s Not “If” But When You Will Be Hacked

It is not a matter of “IF” your school district is going to get hacked; it is a matter of “When”! At Window Rock Unified School District (WRUSD), we thought…
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Staying Safe While Online

Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact, co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA). As a Cybersecurity…
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Dear Superintendents: What I wish school leaders knew about cybersecurity

Welcome to National Cybersecurity Awareness month! Every October, The National Cybersecurity Alliance collaborates with government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their…
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Three Things You Can Do in Less Than Three Hours of Work to Significantly Reduce Cybersecurity Risk

If cybersecurity seems like a never-ending, continuous process improvement effort, it is. There are many ways to reduce risk and improve your school system’s cybersecurity posture. Want to make significant…
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Back to School Blog

This year finally feels more like the typical beginning of school. Breathe, smile, and get ready to focus on your needs! To prepare yourselves and your teams for the ongoing…
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