Webinars: School Technology

The D2 Cybersecurity Security Awareness for Educators (SAFE) Program is a series of instructional courses designed to improve how school employees handle private information in the digital age. Specially designed to address the unique challenges faced by educators, the SAFE program will train your staff to accurately identify and defend against cyberattacks, such as ransomware, malware, and data theft. Users who complete the course are also eligible for Professional Development credits, offering teachers with the ability to enhance their careers while developing integral data security skills. Let D2 help improve the cybersecurity culture in your school so that you can provide your staff and students with the safety they deserve.

On December 3, 2019, the FCC released an Order pertaining to Category Two funding support. The Order codifies the FCC's intent to permanently provide funding for eligible Category Two equipment and services. It further implements sweeping changes to the rules starting in Funding Year 2021. Join us for a comprehensive overview of updates for 2020 and changes coming in 2021. We will also discuss Category Two basics, best practices, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Learn how your district can make the most of Google for Education - whether you have an existing implementation in place, or you’re just starting to investigate the possibilities. We’ll cover a range of Google for Edu-related topics, including: optimizing for collaboration; improving communication; and streamlined management.

Ransomware attacks have been a threat for more than a decade, and they continue to increase in volume and level of sophistication. This webinar will highlight what you should know about defending against these threats and steps you can take to reduce the level of risk at your district.

Participants will also learn about the shared services approach that NJSBA and Edge have put in place to bring affordable cybersecurity resources to New Jersey schools. Find out how our collaborative Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) program can enable you to enlist true, executive-level cybersecurity talent to help plan your defense against threats like ransomware and evolve your security posture to provide proactive protection.

Join us to learn about how we've arrived at where we are today regarding cyber-threats, escalating/changing regulations, and compliance-laws that are shaping what is now required in cyber-security management in education. We’ll deliver a practical review of what schools all over the state and country are doing to mitigate risks and meet the changing Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws. We will also explain Security-as-a-Service and discuss why so many institutions are moving in that direction.

With the new academic year fast approaching, now is the time to educate your faculty and staff on how to identify and defend against Ransomware, Malware, and Data theft. Learn how to change the cybersecurity culture within your school so you can protect your students, faculty, and organization from hackers.