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Insights on Today’s Threats and Challenges

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Insights on Today’s Threats and Challenges

K–12 IT leaders work diligently to protect their environments from dynamic cybersecurity threats while navigating a shortage of resources and expertise. Research from CDW reveals that they are not alone; organizations everywhere are tackling similar challenges with formidable security solutions. Read the report to glean expert insights and recommendations.

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As top targets for bad actors, K–12 schools must secure access to their multiple digital assets. To better withstand identity-based attacks, school technology leaders must create a comprehensive incident access management plan that ensures teaching and learning remain flexible and efficient.

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Warning: Without a robust cyber resilience strategy, schools risk learning interruption following a cyberattack. Get CDW’s expert insights on building a strong cyber resilience strategy to recover swiftly from a cyber breach.

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K–12 networks house vulnerable student data, containing everything from addresses to health records. School IT leaders must enhance cybersecurity measures against ransomware, phishing attacks and other threats to ensure data protection. Follow our coverage below for the latest defenses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

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ISTELive 25: District Shares Lessons Learned From a Ransomware Attack

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Hard Tokens vs. Soft Tokens for K–12 Multifactor Authentication

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CoSN2025: K–12 Leaders Ignite Changes Across Districts and States

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3 Cloud Vulnerabilities for Schools To Watch

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Are Passkeys Right for Your K–12 Schools?

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A Toolkit for Holistic Physical Security in School Buildings

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Endpoint Protection for Schools: EDR and Monitoring Strategies

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Windows 11 Delivers Built-In Security for Education and Beyond

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Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

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How Effective User Lifecycle Management Keeps K–12 Data Safer

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3 Myths About Identity and Access Management

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How Identity Management Makes Schools Less Vulnerable to Cybercrime

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Zero Trust Makes K–12 Schools More Cyber Resilient

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What K–12 Technology Leaders Need to Know About Reducing Data Exposure

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Q&A: The State of Zero-Trust Security in K–12 Schools

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Where Are You in Your Zero-Trust Maturity?

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Independent and Private Schools Address Unique Cybersecurity Threats

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Why Multifactor Authentication Should No Longer Be Optional in K–12

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IT Leaders Are Optimistic About Cybersecurity

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Dual Ransomware Attacks Could Cripple K–12 Schools

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How to Offboard K–12 IT Staff Members

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4 Ways K–12 Tech Teams Can Share Responsibility for Cybersecurity

Rich Meraz

CoSN2024: Los Angeles Tech Leaders Reveal How They Turned the Table on Hackers

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