Digital Smarts - Schools Set Record for Cybersecurity Breaks in 2020

Last year brought a record number of US school-related cybersecurity incidents, some "resulting in school closures, millions of dollars of stolen taxpayer dollars, and student data breaches directly linked to identity theft and credit fraud," states a report presented at the K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Symposium. The report encourages administrators to review their resiliency plans and should serve as a reminder to parents that you should know your school or district’s plan for a cybersecurity break and understand how parents are notified if a situation occurs.