Cybersecurity in K12 Education

For this episode, special guests Frankie Jackson and Jeff Angle join host James Palcik, CEO of Science Safety, to discuss K12 #cybersecurity

The conversation begins by defining some cybersecurity challenges and threats to school #data and information #technology structures. From typical fishing cybersecurity attacks to the kind of vulnerable data, this conversation provides a great baseline for cybersecurity in K20.

In the second part of the episode, the trio discusses the effects of distance learning on cybersecurity and frameworks for cybersecurity success. A major key discussed in this conversation is the development of a culture and practice of cybersecurity. The challenges of establishing great cybersecurity hygiene are resources, funding, training, and leadership.

Overall this conversation sets a great groundwork for school districts to assess, bolster, and create scaffolding for cybersecurity.

About the participants:

Frankie Jackson is a former K-12 CTO for 25+ years. She has worked as an assistant superintendent and CTO for one of the largest K-12 school districts in the nation. Frankie serves on CoSN’s policy committee, CoSN’s advisory board for driving K-12 innovation, CoSN’s advanced professional development committee, and CoSN’s cybersecurity committee. Additionally, she is a facilitator for CoSN’s IT project management for school systems leaders’ course and CoSN’s Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) program. Frankie serves the Association for School Business Officials and Texas ASBO as a subject matter expert, mentor, and chair of the Information Technology certification programs.

Jeff Angle is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the education industry. Jeff has held senior and executive roles at HMH, Pearson, the University of Phoenix, and Arizona State University, where he was the CMO of ASU Online. Jeff heads up ISACA’s academic and workforce development business and oversees the product management for ISACA’s emerging products and markets. Jeff is a certified CTE teacher and a faculty associate at Arizona State University.

James Palcik is a recognized, trusted business executive, author, and industry veteran in the field of Science & STEM, CTE, and Safety education across North America. As a certified professional educator, James has provided insights into science curriculum reform in science, STEM, and CTE programs for over 25 years in the United States and Canada. Follow James on Twitter @JamesPalcik75.

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