Amid the ever-increasing concern for digital safety, a pioneering initiative has emerged within the D.C. School District to cultivate interest in cybersecurity careers among young students. The Cybersecurity Job Corps pilot program actively involves K-12 students from various schools, engaging them
The digital education landscape in the Arab region is experiencing a significant transformation, underscored by a strategic alliance between Gulf Business Machines (GBM) and Arab Open University (AOU). This partnership marks a crucial development towards bolstering cybersecurity across educational
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant overhaul of its fraud prevention protocols within the federal financial aid application system. This initiative, driven by growing concerns over systematic exploitation by fraudulent activities, specifically targets the
A recent study by Comparitech reveals that educational institutions take substantially longer to report data breaches compared to other sectors. Schools and colleges average about 4.8 months, while education companies take up to 6.3 months to disclose such incidents. This lag in reporting is
Edtech leaders across the United States are navigating an evolving landscape in K-12 education, addressing challenges in digital infrastructure, student data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity. The annual State of Edtech District Leadership report by CoSN reveals the complex transformations in these
As universities increasingly integrate generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini into their infrastructure, they find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and security challenges. These tools have become invaluable for tasks such as summarizing meeting notes and
