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Protect K–12 Data from Cyberattacks

As threats evolve, new strategies and solutions can help organizations safeguard their data. A multifaceted cybersecurity program that takes an adaptable approach to preventing, containing and remediating attacks is the key to making data protection a reality. CDW offers solutions and services to ensure you have a proactive security and risk mitigation strategy in place.

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Incident Response

Does Your District Have a Plan in Place?

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Incident Response

Does Your District Have a Plan in Place?

A robust incident response plan is vital to an effective K–12 cybersecurity strategy. Learn how to strengthen your district’s incident response plan, or build one with advice from security experts.

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Ensuring Secure School Experiences

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Ensuring Secure School Experiences

In school environments, minors have access to an onslaught of tools and technologies. This raises the stakes for school IT leaders not only to secure sensitive data from breaches but also to maintain the integrity of the equipment as users of various ages get their hands on it. Good cybersecurity takes practice.

K–12 networks house vulnerable student data, containing everything from Social Security numbers to health records. District IT leaders must take cybersecurity measures against ransomware, phishing attacks and other threats to ensure data protection. Follow our coverage to learn about the latest network defenses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

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Web Filters Help Keep Students Safe

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