One of the largest providers of education tech paid off hackers so that they wouldn’t publish tens of millions of children’s personal information. But school districts are facing extortion attempts anyway.
Investing in the "human element" of cybersecurity goes a long way, a new study from the Center for Internet Security declares. Here's how to get started.
Edtech providers are more susceptible to a data breach than you might think. These questions will help you determine whether your district's data is safe in someone else's hands.
Edtech giant PowerSchool has warned customers that hackers accessed its customers’ highly sensitive information—including student Social Security numbers, grades, and medical information—during a recent data breach. PowerSchool’s school information system is used by schools to manage student records, grades, attendance and enrollment.
