This blog was written by an independent guest blogger.
Whether they were prepared for it or not, schools around the world have been forced to adopt an online learning model for students thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the biggest concerns educators need to have in this situation is exactly how to create a fully secure remote learning environment in order to keep sensitive information for both the schools and individual students safe from hackers.
Data breaches cause real-world damage and tarnish the credibility of the organizations that fall prey to them (including schools and educational institutions). As schools across the globe turn digital due to students studying from home, they are also becoming more vulnerable targets to cyberattacks. Schools are finding themselves outmatched as these threats intensify.
Parents likewise need to learn about and ensure safe cybersecurity practices for their kids, and would therefore also benefit from learning…
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Posted by: Nahla Davies |
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June 15, 2020 at 09:08PM
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