This cybersecurity course is geared to support all PK-12 school staff, classified, certificated and management. It is designed to impart essential knowledge and skills to safeguard district digital systems and the wealth of sensitive school data from diverse cyber threats. Covering a broad spectrum of topics, the course delves into areas such as personally identifiable information (PII), importance of FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA laws, types of cyber crimes, network security, identity management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. Participants learn about their legal responsibilities, how to navigate the complex cyber threat landscape, develop strategies for secure system design, the need for student cyber awareness instruction, and gain valuable resources for support. Emphasis is also placed on understanding the importance of security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of security awareness.
Course Currilcum
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- Introduction and advent of Cybercrime 00:09:28
- Introduction and advent of Cybercrime – Quiz 00:20:00
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- Cybersecurity Threats: Malware, Spyware and DDoS – Part (a) 00:18:12
- Cybersecurity Threats: Malware, Spyware and DDoS – Part (b) 00:06:49
- Ransomware Attack Case Study 00:00:00
- Ransomware Attack Case Study Quiz 1 week, 3 days
- Cybersecurity Threats: Injection Attacks and Insider Threats 00:09:03
- Protection Data and Responding to Incidents 00:07:14
- Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators – Final Quiz 1 week, 3 days
The “Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators” course was comprehensive and engaging. It covered all the essential topics and gave practical tips for maintaining online security in schools. Excellent resource!
This course taught me the basics of cybersecurity in an easy-to-understand way. I feel much more confident about keeping my students and their data safe online. Highly recommend!
“Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators” is a must-have course. It provided crucial information on protecting our school’s digital environment. Very informative and practical!