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Check Point Researchers Identify Increases in DDoS Attacks, Other Threats Check Point Research analysts have observed a significant rise in cyberthreats on the educational sector worldwide since July. MORE
The RMS steering committee spent a good portion of last year investigating various RIM educational opportunities. If we were to design a track program through SAA Education , here are some already existing courses that could be included: • Records Management Introduction • Basics of Managing Digital Records • Change Management: How Do You Tackle It? You can view our findings here. MORE
This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised. MORE
ISACA and (ISC)2 on Meeting Changing Demands of Industry, Students What is the role of professional certification companies in the cybersecurity education ecosystem? In part one of a two-part panel discussion on the future of cybersecurity education, John McCumber of (ISC)2 and Rob Clyde of ISACA share their philosophies MORE
Students continue to be weak links for schools and universities, according to data from security firm Malwarebytes MORE
A recent freedom of information request by chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young reveals a worrying rise in reported data breaches across the UK education sector. The GDPR requires organisations to take reasonable steps to protect their data, but with competing priorities and limited budgets, this can be challenging for the education sector – which makes for a particularly attractive target, as institutions typically also hold large amounts of sensitive data. MORE
Also, UK Cyber Official Urges Businesses to Build a Safety-Focused 'Reporting Culture' Government leaders are increasingly calling on cybersecurity researchers to better inform policymakers and are urging businesses to pay more attention to their in-house security teams, according to presenters at this week's Black Hat Europe virtual conference. MORE
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. The U.K. MORE
The new program focuses on training university-level educators in cybersecurity MORE
We had a great conversation with folks last week about what has worked for them and what they need in the field of records and information management education. As is the case with most things in the RIM field, it depends — more specifically, what people need in a training/education sense depends on where they are professionally and what resources they have to devote to their own professional development. MORE
The post Why consumer education is needed in the digital insurance age appeared first on DXC Blogs. An explosion of technology innovation over the last several years has created digital-savvy consumers and digital-empowered employees. MORE
Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. Dept of Education is required by federal law to protect the privacy of student education records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects the privacy of all student records and gives certain rights to parents regarding their children’s educational records. MORE
The Need for 'Short, Sharp Bursts' of Compelling Messages In the current work-at-home environment, keeping the workforce educated about critical cybersecurity practices requires "short, sharp bursts of education" that offer compelling messages, says Vicki Gavin, a former CISO who now serves as a cyber education consultant MORE
If you’re like me, you have kids that have been sent home and you are now charged with ensuring they get educated. The post Finding Ways to Entertain and Educate Your Kids appeared first on PerezBox. Business Education and LearningYou are also, probably, petrified at the idea. Read More. MORE
59 The latest guidance from the government will assess the way further education providers are preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU, and it’s currently running a survey to get input from those looking for advice. The education sector has struggled with the GDPR since it came into effect in May 2018, partly because many schools and colleges lack the resources to deal with information security and partly because they handle so much personal data. MORE
Experts warn of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world. The DDoS attacks are causing severe issues to the targeted education institutions such as temporarily takedown of the network and online classes. MORE
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Security leaders from Stanford, Ohio State, and the University of Chicago share challenges and response tactics from the COVID-19 pandemic MORE
The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. The post Why has there been increase in cyber risks for the education sector? MORE
In part two of a two-part panel discussion on the future of cybersecurity education, Lisa Ho of the University of California-Berkeley and Amit Elazari Bar On of Intel Corp. Intel's Amit Elazari Bar On and UC-Berkeley's Lisa Ho on Schools and Digital Transformation What are America's universities doing to help fill the cybersecurity skills gap felt by enterprises worldwide? MORE
Robert McLauchlinMar 31, 2020 Palmyra, NJ (March 31, 2020) – The ARMA International Educational Foundation (the Foundation) is excited to announce the availability of funding opportunities for aspiring information management professionals currently enrolled in accredited information management studies programs. The post AIEF Press Release: 2020 FOUNDATION EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS appeared first on IG GURU. MORE
Here are 15 books recommended by professionals to continue a professional's education Constant learning is a requirement for cybersecurity professionals. MORE
The latest Jamf Pro release includes many enhancements for educators and school administrators including seamless processes for organizations using multiple Jamf solutions and streamlined Apple IT workflows for any education environment MORE
The Education Difference Education. Company Culture Corporate Certification education NPS TrainingThis is not normally a touchpoint along the customer journey that most people think of when describing the main interaction points with a company. MORE
The education sector falls last on a list analyzing the security posture of 17 US industries, SecurityScorecard reports MORE
Fraud managers are busy. We know it's hard to find a one-stop resource shop for determining how to choose the right fraud tools that align with your fraud strategies and organization goals. The Rippleshot team is here to be your guide to approach this complex space. MORE
Back in December 2019, the semesters of various educational institutes suddenly came to a halt as the Covid-19 enveloped the world like wildfire. The post Education Abroad in a Post-COVID-19: Challenges and Emerging Trends first appeared on Cllax - Top of IT. MORE
New Mexico sues Google for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from children. Google is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from students with an age of less than 13 years. The company offers free Chromebooks to schools and access to the G-Suite for Education service as part of the Google for Education platform. MORE
Related: Department of Education criticised for secretly sharing children's data Continue reading. Department for Education Children Schools GDPR Data protection Privacy Information commissioner UK news Education Technology MORE
The US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency and the FBI warned about the increase in ransomware attacks targeting the US K-12 educational sector. The post Threat actors target K-12 distance learning education, CISA and FBI warn appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
Online education giant K12 Inc. The education company Online education giant K12 Inc. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. The post K12 education giant paid the ransom to the Ryuk gang appeared first on Security Affairs. MORE
Microsoft's director of security education and awareness shares his approach to helping train employees in defensive practices MORE
Wombat's Gretel Egan on How to Take a Fresh Approach to the Awareness Challenge As attackers increasingly take advantage of users' risky behavior, enterprise security leaders are taking steps to improve end-user security education. Gretel Egan of Wombat Security outlines how to focus on education strategies that are truly effective MORE
Robert McLauchlinDec 10, 2020 Palmyra, NJ (December 10, 2020) – The Foundation (ARMA International Educational Foundation, AIEF) is pleased to announce Vital Records Control’s sponsorship of $3,500. MORE
Programmers should influence our educational institutions. You’re tapping into the vein of what those forward-thinking educators want. The post Mainframes, Freight Trains and Education Pains appeared first on The Rocket Software Blog. Mainframe Modernization COBOL COBOL education COBOL programmers cobol programming community COVID-19 dba IBM IBM i IBM Z mainframe mainframe computer modernization programming Programming languages z/osBy David Robertson , guest blogger. MORE
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Check Point Researchers Identify Increases in DDoS Attacks, Other Threats Check Point Research analysts have observed a significant rise in cyberthreats on the educational sector worldwide since July.
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JULY 29, 2020
The Education Difference Education. Company Culture Corporate Certification education NPS TrainingThis is not normally a touchpoint along the customer journey that most people think of when describing the main interaction points with a company.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Wombat's Gretel Egan on How to Take a Fresh Approach to the Awareness Challenge As attackers increasingly take advantage of users' risky behavior, enterprise security leaders are taking steps to improve end-user security education. Gretel Egan of Wombat Security outlines how to focus on education strategies that are truly effective
Data Breach Today
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Also, UK Cyber Official Urges Businesses to Build a Safety-Focused 'Reporting Culture' Government leaders are increasingly calling on cybersecurity researchers to better inform policymakers and are urging businesses to pay more attention to their in-house security teams, according to presenters at this week's Black Hat Europe virtual conference.
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Data Breach Today
MAY 13, 2020
The Need for 'Short, Sharp Bursts' of Compelling Messages In the current work-at-home environment, keeping the workforce educated about critical cybersecurity practices requires "short, sharp bursts of education" that offer compelling messages, says Vicki Gavin, a former CISO who now serves as a cyber education consultant
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
The number of DDoS attacks affecting educational resources was far higher between February and June 2020 compared with 2019
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Online education giant K12 Inc. The education company Online education giant K12 Inc. is a for-profit education company that sells online schooling and curricula. The post K12 education giant paid the ransom to the Ryuk gang appeared first on Security Affairs.
The Guardian Data Protection
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Related: Department of Education criticised for secretly sharing children's data Continue reading. Department for Education Children Schools GDPR Data protection Privacy Information commissioner UK news Education Technology
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Experts warn of a surge in the DDoS attacks against education institutions and the academic industry across the world. The DDoS attacks are causing severe issues to the targeted education institutions such as temporarily takedown of the network and online classes.
Data Breach Today
MARCH 22, 2019
In part two of a two-part panel discussion on the future of cybersecurity education, Lisa Ho of the University of California-Berkeley and Amit Elazari Bar On of Intel Corp. Intel's Amit Elazari Bar On and UC-Berkeley's Lisa Ho on Schools and Digital Transformation What are America's universities doing to help fill the cybersecurity skills gap felt by enterprises worldwide?
IG Guru
APRIL 16, 2020
Robert McLauchlinMar 31, 2020 Palmyra, NJ (March 31, 2020) – The ARMA International Educational Foundation (the Foundation) is excited to announce the availability of funding opportunities for aspiring information management professionals currently enrolled in accredited information management studies programs. The post AIEF Press Release: 2020 FOUNDATION EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS appeared first on IG GURU.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks targeting education institutions. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued an alert about a surge in ransomware attacks against education institutions. The U.K.
Dark Reading
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Microsoft's director of security education and awareness shares his approach to helping train employees in defensive practices
Dark Reading
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Heightened vulnerability comes at a time when the sector has been focusing on setting up a remote workforce and online learning amid the pandemic
Rocket Software
MAY 13, 2020
Programmers should influence our educational institutions. You’re tapping into the vein of what those forward-thinking educators want. The post Mainframes, Freight Trains and Education Pains appeared first on The Rocket Software Blog. Mainframe Modernization COBOL COBOL education COBOL programmers cobol programming community COVID-19 dba IBM IBM i IBM Z mainframe mainframe computer modernization programming Programming languages z/osBy David Robertson , guest blogger.
IG Guru
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Robert McLauchlinDec 10, 2020 Palmyra, NJ (December 10, 2020) – The Foundation (ARMA International Educational Foundation, AIEF) is pleased to announce Vital Records Control’s sponsorship of $3,500.
The Schedule
DECEMBER 14, 2020
We had a great conversation with folks last week about what has worked for them and what they need in the field of records and information management education. As is the case with most things in the RIM field, it depends — more specifically, what people need in a training/education sense depends on where they are professionally and what resources they have to devote to their own professional development.
The Schedule
DECEMBER 6, 2020
The RMS steering committee spent a good portion of last year investigating various RIM educational opportunities. If we were to design a track program through SAA Education , here are some already existing courses that could be included: • Records Management Introduction • Basics of Managing Digital Records • Change Management: How Do You Tackle It? You can view our findings here.
IT Governance
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
A recent freedom of information request by chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young reveals a worrying rise in reported data breaches across the UK education sector. The GDPR requires organisations to take reasonable steps to protect their data, but with competing priorities and limited budgets, this can be challenging for the education sector – which makes for a particularly attractive target, as institutions typically also hold large amounts of sensitive data.
Dark Reading
AUGUST 26, 2020
Security leaders from Stanford, Ohio State, and the University of Chicago share challenges and response tactics from the COVID-19 pandemic
Security Affairs
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The US Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency and the FBI warned about the increase in ransomware attacks targeting the US K-12 educational sector. The post Threat actors target K-12 distance learning education, CISA and FBI warn appeared first on Security Affairs.
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 23, 2020
New Mexico sues Google for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from children. Google is facing a new lawsuit for allegedly using the Google for Education platform to gather personal and private data from students with an age of less than 13 years. The company offers free Chromebooks to schools and access to the G-Suite for Education service as part of the Google for Education platform.
DXC
AUGUST 10, 2020
The post Why consumer education is needed in the digital insurance age appeared first on DXC Blogs. An explosion of technology innovation over the last several years has created digital-savvy consumers and digital-empowered employees.
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Here are 15 books recommended by professionals to continue a professional's education Constant learning is a requirement for cybersecurity professionals.
PerezBox
MARCH 18, 2020
If you’re like me, you have kids that have been sent home and you are now charged with ensuring they get educated. The post Finding Ways to Entertain and Educate Your Kids appeared first on PerezBox. Business Education and LearningYou are also, probably, petrified at the idea. Read More.
Dark Reading
MARCH 29, 2019
The new program focuses on training university-level educators in cybersecurity
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 13, 2018
The education sector falls last on a list analyzing the security posture of 17 US industries, SecurityScorecard reports
Jamf
MAY 21, 2019
In part two of our three-part blog series, we examine iPad’s role in special education curriculum Sewanhaka Central High School District is doing incredible things with their iPad program.
Jamf
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The latest Jamf Pro release includes many enhancements for educators and school administrators including seamless processes for organizations using multiple Jamf solutions and streamlined Apple IT workflows for any education environment
Dark Reading
AUGUST 15, 2019
Students continue to be weak links for schools and universities, according to data from security firm Malwarebytes
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The latest guidance from the government will assess the way further education providers are preparing for the UK’s departure from the EU, and it’s currently running a survey to get input from those looking for advice. The education sector has struggled with the GDPR since it came into effect in May 2018, partly because many schools and colleges lack the resources to deal with information security and partly because they handle so much personal data.
Dark Reading
APRIL 3, 2020
The FBI expects attackers will target virtual environments as more organizations rely on them as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Cllax
JANUARY 12, 2021
The post How Assistive Technologies Make Education Accessible to Everyone first appeared on Cllax - Top of IT. Many Apple users have no idea, but their PCs and laptops have a voice. When in the course of cancer treatment therapy a famous movie critic Roger Ebert lost his.
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
This incident is the latest in a long line of cyber attacks on the education sector. It followed August’s ransomware attack on the education administrator Blackbaud , in which students’ phone numbers, donation history and events attendance were all compromised.
IT Governance
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has arguably affected the education sector more than any other, with schools, colleges and universities around the globe having been forced to close their doors and deliver classes remotely. The post Why has there been increase in cyber risks for the education sector?
Rippleshot
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Fraud managers are busy. We know it's hard to find a one-stop resource shop for determining how to choose the right fraud tools that align with your fraud strategies and organization goals. The Rippleshot team is here to be your guide to approach this complex space.
Armstrong Archives
OCTOBER 26, 2018
Any educational institution that receives a certain type of funding from the U.S. Dept of Education is required by federal law to protect the privacy of student education records. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the federal law that protects the privacy of all student records and gives certain rights to parents regarding their children’s educational records.
Jamf
JUNE 2, 2020
We, as one Jamf, pledge to be leaders and allies of change by taking intentional action. Read for full details
Cllax
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Back in December 2019, the semesters of various educational institutes suddenly came to a halt as the Covid-19 enveloped the world like wildfire. The post Education Abroad in a Post-COVID-19: Challenges and Emerging Trends first appeared on Cllax - Top of IT.
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