Privacy & Security
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to protect sensitive information and keep students safe online
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
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Cyberattacks on Schools
There have been at least 775 publicly disclosed cyber incidents in K-12 schools nationally since 2016. Under normal circumstances, this was a big problem. Now, the coronavirus could make it even bigger.
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K-12 Cybersecurity
Education Week delves into the nature of the threats facing K-12 systems and the steps they can take to protect themselves. This examination of K-12 cybersecurity is the second of three special reports focused on the needs of K-12 district technology leaders, including chief technology officers.
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Data
The rising tension between advocates for greater use of data to improve schools and people who are worried about protecting student privacy is one of the most contentious issues in education.
- Privacy & Security Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Protecting Student Data?Answer 7 questions about protecting student data.
Privacy & Security Cyberattacks on School Systems Can Have Long-Lasting, Expensive RepercussionsCybersecurity experts warn against expecting a quick resolution to the massive hack in September on the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Privacy & Security Opinion Why Are Schools a Target for Cyberattacks?Recent cyberattacks in Los Angeles and other school districts have brought to light the importance of cybersecurity in schools.
Privacy & Security Should School Districts Pay a Ransomware Demand? It's Not Always SimpleDeciding whether to pay a ransomware demand depends on a district's own risk-benefit analysis.
Privacy & Security We Need More Money to Prevent Cyberattacks, School Districts Tell FedsDistrict leaders point to the massive cyberattack on the Los Angeles schools as reason to act now.
Privacy & Security Seesaw, Digital Platform Used by Schools, Compromised With ‘Inappropriate Image’“You would think a platform with thousands of minors would have better security,” one parent tweeted.
Privacy & Security Cybersecurity a Top Ed-Tech Priority for States, But Funding LagsOnly 8 percent in a survey of state ed-tech leaders said their state provides “ample” funding for cybersecurity.
Privacy & Security Why the Los Angeles Cyberattack Is a Wake-Up Call for Every School DistrictA massive cyberattack shut off access to email and crippled the district’s website and systems used for teaching and attendance.Privacy & Security Sponsor Cybersecurity for Kids: Expert TipsSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.It’s important to teach kids about cybersecurity. Here’s how to make it fun & easy to understand.Privacy & Security Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cybersecurity?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 5 questions to assess your knowledge on cybersecurity.
Privacy & Security Sponsor Cybersecurity Training for TeachersSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Digital transformation has revolutionized education. Beyond online learning options, students use tablets and computers in place of books, pencils and paper.
Privacy & Security 'There Are So Many Issues’: Why Schools Are Struggling to Protect Student DataWhile efforts have been made to protect student data, there are still troubling examples of data breaches.
Privacy & Security Download Be Ready When Parents Ask These 7 Questions About Data PrivacyThese questions offer a roadmap for issues that K-12 leaders should be prepared to discuss.
Privacy & Security Cyber Hackers Attack Schools More Often Than You Think: 8 Ways to Stop ThemExperts say there’s no magic formula for districts to completely protect themselves from these incidents, but there are ways to reduce risk.
Privacy & Security What Schools Can Learn From the Biggest Cyberattack Ever on a Single DistrictHackers infiltrated a New York City school district vendor, jeopardizing personal information for 820,000 current and former students.
