Mar 14 2018

CoSN 2018: Cybersecurity Threats Prompt Districts to Increase User Education

IT experts use a variety of strategies to increase user awareness of recommended security practices.

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Participants

    Rod Houpe, CIO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District

    Steve Langford, CIO, Beaverton School District

    Joseph Sutorius, CIO, East Irondequoit Central School District

    Pete Just, CTO, Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township

Video Highlights

  • User training may be overlooked in some cybersecurity programs, but is a critical element for school districts to address.
  • Multiple methods of user education can be implemented, including articles, website posts, newsletters and onsite training.
  • Training users to be vigilant about phishing attempts is particularly valuable.

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