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 Are Schools Now a Step Ahead of Cybercriminals? Not Quite, New Report SuggestsPublicly reported cyberattacks against schools declined significantly over a two-year period, but ransomware attacks are rising.
Privacy & Security Video VIDEO: How Schools Can Prevent Costly CyberattacksWhat kinds of cyberattacks do schools face? Who’s behind them? And how can they stop them from happening?
Privacy & Security Opinion What Can Be Done About K-12’s Looming Tech Nightmare?America’s schools increasingly face costly cybersecurity risks, yet many systems are ill-prepared for the challenge.
Privacy & Security Thousands of School Websites Went Down in a Cyberattack. It'll Happen Again, Experts SayCyberattacks on technology and education companies that work with K-12 schools are becoming a growing concern for educators, experts say.
Privacy & Security Cyberattacks Are Up. The Feds Must Help Schools Cope, Watchdog Agency SaysThe U.S. Department of Education’s years-old plan to help protect schools from digital threats needs a rethink, according to the GAO.
Privacy & Security Ed Tech Usage is Up. So Are Parent Privacy ConcernsBoth parents and students want more say in how their personal information is used, according to a recent report.Privacy & Security Spotlight Spotlight on CybersecurityThis Spotlight will empower educators to begin identifying the next generation of tech leaders, and more.
Privacy & Security N.Y. School District's Facial Recognition System Remains on Hold, Lawsuit DismissedA law temporarily barring the use of biometric-based surveillance in New York schools supersedes a lawsuit from the state ACLU chapter.Privacy & Security Spotlight Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Digital SafetyIn this Spotlight, review ways you should be approaching student and system data, discover how others teach digital safety, and more.Privacy & Security Quiz Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Protecting Students During Remote Learning?Quiz Yourself: What should you know about storing video content involving students?Privacy & Security Spotlight Spotlight: Online Student SafetyIn this Spotlight, assess possible digital vulnerabilities, learn how students may be partaking in digital self-harm, and more.
Privacy & Security Hackers Post 26,000 Broward School Files Online After District Doesn't Pay RansomHackers who demanded up to $40 million from the Broward School District have now published nearly 26,000 files stolen from district servers.
Privacy & Security Download Cyberattacks Are on the Rise. Here's How Schools Should Respond (Downloadable Guide)When hackers disrupt a district's network, consequences can be wide-ranging, from unexpected costs to communication challenges.
Privacy & Security Teachers Are Watching Students' Screens During Remote Learning. Is That Invasion of Privacy?The tools help teachers keep remote students on track and pinpoint who needs help. Some parents and students worry about over-surveillance.
Privacy & Security Cyberattacks on Schools Soared During the PandemicThe number of cyberattacks on school districts surged by a whopping 18 percent in calendar year 2020, a new analysis shows.
