National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on Protecting Digital Identities, Being Accountable for Online Safety
The 16th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) begins today, but this year with a new emphasis: you. Every October, the National Cyber Security Alliance collaborates with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to launch […]
Bill Conner: Ransomware Actively Targeting K-12 Districts, Municipalities
Bill Conner has always had ransomware in his crosshairs. And despite the dangerous malware somewhat fading from media interest in 2018, he knew better. And for good reason. First, ransomware is too effective and easy […]
SonicWall Awarded USETPA Contract
SonicWall has been awarded the U.S. Educational Technology Purchasing Alliance (USETPA) contract for wireless access points, firewalls (network security products) and related security services. The USETPA assists public agencies to help reduce the cost of purchased goods […]
5 Best Practices for Fast, Secure Wi-Fi on K-12 Campuses
When I was a high school student, bringing a smartphone into classrooms was not permitted. If you were caught with any electronic device, it would be confiscated. Pronto. In this new digital era, schools are […]
The E-rate ‘Fear Less’ Technology Infrastructure
Before you begin the RFP process, it’s important to explore the technology infrastructure (specifically what’s eligible in Category Two) as defined within the E-rate program by Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) and how each relates to […]