Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: Navigating Hidden Risks and Gaining Leadership Support in Education

As CTO, I was confident in our security measures until we brought in a new cybersecurity expert who revealed numerous vulnerabilities. Despite our responsibility for SOPPA, COPPA, and more, we were shocked to discover our bus cameras communicating with foreign entities and old accounts lingering from past migrations. Vulnerability scans, pen tests, internal, externalÑlet’s discuss it all. It’s time to align the Board and Superintendent with potential risks. It’s no longer optional; it’s their duty to back us up. Join us to discover how Arbor Park SD 145 earned leadership’s trust in ensuring a safe environment”. Building an in-house cybersecurity program, with outside vendors as well, really put things into perspective.