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Protect K–12 Data from Cyberattacks

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Data Security

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.

Check out Cybersecurity Awareness Month coverage from October 2021

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vCISOs Eliminate Cybersecurity Staffing Gaps for Vulnerable K–12 Districts

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Preventive Assessments Are Crucial for Smart School Data Security

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How to Create an Effective Incident Response Plan for Your School District

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Cybersecurity Roundtable: Guarding K–12 Schools from Bad Actors

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CoSN Awards TLE Seal to Rural Virginia District

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Best Practices for Stopping Ransomware Attacks

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Big Phish: What K–12 Leaders Should Know About Whaling

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Implement Single Sign-On for Educator Efficiency and Security

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Early Threat Detection Helps K–12 Schools Stop Bad Actors in Their Tracks

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Report Finds a Link Between Third-Party Access and Cyberattacks in 2022

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Review: Okta Grants Access to Necessary Apps for Authorized Schools Anywhere

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What Do K–12 IT Leaders Need to Know About Cyber Liability Insurance for School Districts?

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CoSN Awards Trusted Learning Environment Seal to Illinois District

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Build a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness in K–12 Schools

Watch & Learn: Student and Data Safety Through Cybersecurity

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ISTELive 2022: Educators Must Push Back Against Negative Views of Ed Tech Post-Pandemic

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CoSN Awards Data Security Honor to Texas K–12 District

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Fact or Fallacy: Is Cloud Storage Safer Than On-Premises Databases?

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5 Ways K–12 Schools Can Push Back Against the Consent Phishing Trend

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What School IT Teams Should Know About Investing in Next-Generation Security Cameras

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How K–12 School Districts Can Prevent DDoS Attacks

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5 Reliable K–12 Cybersecurity Resources

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Legacy Technology and Systems Open the Door for Cybercriminals

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