Cyber Safety First: Proactive Security for Schools and Districts

 

Cybersecurity for Educators Series

Originally Aired:
Thursday, October 17, 2024

In collaboration with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

 

Register to Get the Recording

Join us for this introduction to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S.’s best kept secret of free cybersecurity tools and resources for education institutions. Ian Moore, Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor at CISA, will walk us through what the agency offers to help schools and districts build a culture of cybersecurity awareness and help keep student data safe in this age of ever-evolving cyber threats. 

What you will learn:

  • Proactive cybersecurity practices such as using antivirus software to your advantage
  • Where and how to look for cybersecurity threats
  • Steps for building a culture around cybersecurity at your education institution

Sign up today and equip yourself with the knowledge and resources to keep your students, faculty and staff safe online.

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Cybersecurity Excellence in Action: Avant Signs CISA Pledge

By signing the CISA Secure by Design Pledge, Avant Assessment pledges to prioritize cybersecurity and integrate it into every aspect of our product lifecycle. This initiative aims to enhance resilience against cybersecurity threats and foster a safer digital environment for all our stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and students. 

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Catch Up In the Series

In case you missed it, watch our previous webinar in the series, COPPA 2.0: What Upcoming Changes Mean for Your School or District. Global privacy expert, Linnette Attai of PlayWell, LLC guided us through the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, compliance for vendors, tips for assessing vendor privacy practices, and what proposed COPPA changes mean for school and districts.

About the Speaker

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Ian Moore

Ian Moore is the Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor for the state of Washington at CISA, supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s mission to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. He oversees cybersecurity preparedness, risk mitigation, and incident response for state, local, tribal, and territorial entities, as well as key sectors. With over 25 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, Ian has served in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, and held roles at USSTRATCOM and the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He holds degrees in Computing and Software Systems from the University of Washington and Cybersecurity from Bellevue University.

 

Can't make it to the live event? Register and you will receive a recording the day after the event.