Training. Cybersecurity awareness training for staff should be conducted regularly to ensure that cyberse- curity policies are understood and adhered to, and that staff are kept abreast of the latest developments in cyber- attacks on schools. As part of this training, staff should be educated regarding the various forms of cyberattacks, including the most common forms, highlighted in the sidebar on the previous page.
Vigilance is essential for avoiding financial and reputational damages stemming from a lax attitude toward cyberattacks.
A cyber incident management and reporting plan. This comprehensive plan helps the organization prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from net- work security incidents.
Regular review of cyber insurance coverage. A regular review ensures that the insurance covers the lat- est threats and is adequate in covering the school’s total exposures and liabilities.
Closing Thoughts
Avoiding the many land mines dotting today’s cyber landscape is not easy. It requires heightened awareness and the commitment of education leaders and their staffs to follow prudent cybersecurity practices. Comparitech, a security testing site, estimates that 77 ransomware attacks on 1,740 schools and col- leges took place in 2020, affecting over 1.36 million students and costing the schools approximately $6.62 billion in downtime alone. Not included were the costs associated with recovering data, restoring the computers, and implementing new security measures. These data reflect just one type of cyberattack and not the countless others that have affected schools. Vigilance is essential for avoiding financial and repu- tational damages stemming from a lax attitude toward cyberattacks.
Joseph Saracino is president and CEO of Cino Security Solu- tions Inc., in Coram, New York. Email:
jsaracino@cinoltd.com
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