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Cyber Resilience

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Bounce Back Stronger

Warning: Cybercriminals are targeting K–12 schools at an unprecedented rate. This means schools must stay vigilant and build a cyber resilient environment that can help them bounce back from cyberattacks stronger than ever. Learn how to build resiliency in K–12.

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Keys to Resilience

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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Start with Zero-Trust Basics

K–12 organizations need a solid foundation upon which to build their zero-trust security strategy. It takes careful planning, smart decision-making and thoughtful implementation, and school IT leaders don’t have to do it alone. Find expert advice and key technology solutions to help you get started with zero trust.

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Zero In on Zero Trust

Zero-trust security strategies don’t come together overnight. K–12 IT leaders need to implement a plan for zero trust and take action.

Identity and access management is a foundational element in a zero-trust strategy. Make the most of this security tech for your K–12 users.

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K–12 IT leader Marlon Shears explains how his former district started working toward a zero-trust security model.

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Getting to the Bottom of Shadow IT in K–12 Schools

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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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3 Myths About Identity and Access Management

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What Happens When Schools Hire an Ethical Hacker?

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How Cyber Resilience Gives Schools an Edge in Post-Attack Recovery

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How to Offboard K–12 IT Staff Members

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Sandbox Technology Should Be One Piece of a School’s Security Plan

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What Is a Rapid Maturity Assessment, and Why Is It Useful for Zero Trust?

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3 Key Reasons Why K–12 Schools Must Modernize Their IAM Programs

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TCEA 2024: Physical Safety in Schools Requires Stakeholder Collaboration

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What Is Zero-Trust Security? Key Principles of the Model

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FETC 2024: What Happens if the Network Goes Down? K–12 Delves Deeper.

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K–12 Schools Must Focus on People, Processes and Technology in Cybersecurity

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How to Solve the Cybersecurity Policy Whack-A-Mole in K-12 Education

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Passkeys vs. Passwords: Enhanced Security in K-12 Schools

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ISTELive 23: Bringing Everyone in K–12 Schools to the Table for Incident Response Planning

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TCEA 2023: Mitigating Safety Risks in K–12 Schools Calls for a More Holistic Approach

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Keeping Bad Actors Out of K–12’s IP Surveillance System

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Why K–12 Schools Shouldn’t Overlook Switches and Routers

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How School Districts Can Take Incident Response Planning to the Next Level

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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

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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Passkeys vs. Passwords: Enhanced Security in K-12 Schools

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