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SchoolSafety.gov Webinar: Preparing for Cyber Threats in K-12 Schools (9/28 at 3-4pm EST)

  • 1.  SchoolSafety.gov Webinar: Preparing for Cyber Threats in K-12 Schools (9/28 at 3-4pm EST)

    Posted 09-24-2021 12:02:00 PM

    The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse will be hosting a webinar next Tuesday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. ET on cybersecurity threats, recommendations, and resources for the kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) school community.

    Hosted in preparation for Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the session will feature a regional cybersecurity expert from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, who will provide an overview of common cyber threats to the K-12 community, as well as ways school can prepare for and respond to these risks and implement best practices to maintain safe and secure networks. The discussion will include information on threats such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, denial of service, and phishing attempts, as well as a question and answer period for participants to engage directly with our speaker. 

    • When: September 28, 2021, 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET
    • Where: Adobe Connect (access link to be provided one day in advance of the event)
    • Who: K-12 School Superintendents and Principals; School and District Administrators; Information Technology and Information Security Personnel; Teachers and School Staff; Local Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Personnel; Parents and Guardians
    • Registration: https://schoolsafetycybersecuritywebinar.eventbrite.com


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    Adam Lustig
    Director, Center for Safe Schools
    National School Boards Association
    Alexandria, VA
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