Key points:
- K-12 Cybersecurity Is Paramount in Digital Classrooms
- A secure-by-design approach can help reduce cybersecurity risks
- See related article: Reading, writing and cybersecurity: practicing good cyber hygiene
- Get the latest K-12 cybersecurity news by visiting eSN’s IT Leadership page
In early September, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a voluntary commitment for K-12 educational technology software makers to commit to designing products with a greater focus on security. In the announcement, CISA mentioned that six educational software industry leaders had already made the commitment: PowerSchool, ClassLink, Clever, GG4L, Instructure and D2L.
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