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Reframing Cybersecurity Expectations: The Role of School Board Members

• REMS TA Center • Episode 32

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Dr. Timothy Tillman (Chesterfield County Public Schools, Virginia) rejoins the REMS TA Center for a discussion about the important role that school boards have in developing and improving K-12 cybersecurity postures. “Letting information technology (IT) team handle it” is no longer enough; school boards can lead by understanding what their IT teams need and providing a road map for improvement. 

This episode explores the following questions: 

  • How do we need to reframe our philosophies regarding the relationships between IT teams, school boards, and K-12 cybersecurity? 
  • What is the role of a school’s IT department in helping create and maintain a strong K-12 cybersecurity posture? 
  • What is the role of the school board in helping create and maintain a strong K-12 cybersecurity posture? 
  • What are “outside vendor risks” and what responsibilities should school boards take to address them? 
  • How can school boards and communities grow from where they are now to where they need to be to protect schools most effectively? 

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REMS TA Center Resources  

Cybersecurity Considerations for K-12 Schools and School Districts (Online Course) 

Cybersecurity Preparedness for K-12 Schools and Institutions of Higher Education (Web Page)  

Cyber Safety for K-12 Schools and School Districts (Web Page) 

 Live Trainings by Request (Web Page) 

Understanding the Role of Information Technology Specialists in Supporting School Safety Before, During, and After an Emergency (Webinar) 

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