Cybersecurity Awareness for Educators
This cybersecurity course is geared to support all PK-12 school staff, classified, certificated and management. It is designed to impart …
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Created by Heather Sherburn
Course Description
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.
What You’ll learn:
Understand the growing cybersecurity threats targeting schools, including phishing, malware, ransomware, DDoS, and insider attacks.
Learn legal responsibilities under FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA, along with best practices like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, encryption, and incident response.
Identify and prevent cyber attacks by recognizing phishing tactics, malware signs, and applying security measures such as employee training, email filtering, network design, and data backups.
Teach students and staff about cybersecurity awareness, online safety, digital etiquette, critical thinking, and use available educational resources to promote a secure school environment.
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Instructor
Course Instructor
With extensive industry experience, Heather Sherburn brings practical knowledge and real-world insights to help students master the subject matter.
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