As technology advances, so too must the protection.

Information technology has become an integral part of the education experience for students. It interfaces at all levels of the classroom, from students to teachers to administration. Technology is no longer a standalone component to a well-rounded education; technology is a means for connecting and strengthening all areas of the education process. But as technology plays a greater role in education and society in general, cyber security also becomes increasingly more critical.

Technology security must focus on the unique difficulties and needs of the K-12 education environment when targeting solutions. The increased connectivity that comes with technology also puts schools at risk for viruses and malware, data loss/corruption, and system misuse (like illegal file sharing). These issues mean that schools can be exposed to federal law and regulation violations, loss of sensitive or restricted information, and civil issue liabilities. A comprehensive security solution must include conventional safeguards like intrusion prevention, but should also protect against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. It also needs to handle the fluidity of the modern network perimeter. Laptops, remote and wireless access, email, web-connections, and G3 smart phones that utilize IP all contribute to a constantly changing and variable environment. So take the proactive approach-make sure your security is up to date and meeting your needs before problems arise!