The REMS TA Center considers the importance of collaboration in preparing for and preventing cyberattacks. Selected recordings from interviews with subject matter experts Julia Fallon (State Educational Technology Directors Association), Doug Levin (K12 Security Information eXchange), and Ray Girdler (Arkansas Department of Education) provide direct insights from the field. This episode explores
- What is the current state of the cybersecurity landscape for K-12 schools?
- What should cybersecurity collaboration between schools, school districts, and partners look like?
- Why is the entire school community needed to engage in cybersecurity?
- What is the importance of establishing collaborative relationships and contact lists in advance of a cyber incident?
- What REMS TA Center resources exist on this topic?
REMS TA Center Resources
Cybersecurity Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts (Online Course)
Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools and School Districts: Developing a Cyber Annex (Fact Sheet)
Cybersecurity Preparedness for Schools and Institutions of Higher Education (Web Page)
Integrating Cybersecurity Into School Emergency Operations Plans (Training Package)
Other Resources
The K-12 Cyber Incident Map, K12 Security Information eXchange (Tool)
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