Safety in education requires a layered approach, often involving multiple forms of technology. 

Piano-themed messages are being sent to lure targets into falling for an email scam. 

Many organizations are vulnerable to risk, yet a majority of cyber leaders express confidence that their organization can manage risk. 

A recent report discusses the rise in attacks on higher education institutions in the UK, highlighting the need for cybersecurity strategies. 

Millions of users of the LectureNotes Learning App have had their sensitive information leaked in this data breach. 

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) in Boston, Massachusetts experienced a data breach in May 2023 that included Social Security Numbers.

The University of Texas at San Antonio has announced David Brown as the new executive director of its National Security Collaboration Center (NSCC) and professor of practice.

Something as simple as implementing a randomness to security measures should be considered to deter, and possibly prevent, a school attacker.

As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers. 

School safety is a growing concern across the United States and security leaders are looking for ways to share their policies with other campuses.