Security & Privacy


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For Ed Tech Leaders, Student Data Privacy Is Critical — But Missing from the Job Description

A new report from CoSN examines gaps and opportunities in student data privacy at schools and districts across the country.

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Google to Acquire Cloud Security Firm Wiz in $32 Billion Deal

Google has announced it will acquire cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. If completed, the acquisition — an all-cash deal — would mark the largest in Google's history.

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CIS Study Finds 82% of K-12 Organizations Experienced Cyber Threat Impacts in the Past 18 Months

A new report from the Center for Internet Security highlights the increasing sophistication, frequency, and impact of cyber attacks against K-12 schools.

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Jamf to Acquire Identity Automation, Pairing Identity and Device Management in One Platform

Apple mobile device management company Jamf has announced it will acquire Identity Automation, a provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions for K-12 and higher education.

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2025 Tech Tactics in Education Conference Agenda Announced

Registration is free for this fully virtual May 7 event, focused on "Thriving in the Age of AI" in K-12 and higher education.

SXSW EDU

SXSW EDU 2025: Where K-12 Meets the Future of Education

Join education's most passionate community this March 3-6, 2025 at a special 15th-annual SXSW EDU Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas.

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Report: As Ransomware Payoffs Decline, Attackers Change Tactics

Actors are changing tactics as they collect less money from ransomware payoffs, according to a new report from Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm.

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3 in 4 Administrators Expect a Security Incident to Impact Their School This Year

In an annual survey from education identity platform Clever, 74% of administrators admitted that they believe a security incident is likely to impact their school system in the coming year. That's up from 71% who said the same last year.

Ativion StudentKeeper

New Platform Combines Content Filtering, Classroom Management, Device Management Tools

Ed tech, remote access, and cybersecurity solution provider Ativion has introduced StudentKeeper, an all-in-one platform that encompasses digital safety management, filtering, and reporting tools for supporting and protecting students.

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2025 Predictions: Cybersecurity in K-20 Education

What should K-12 and higher education institutions expect on the cybersecurity front in the coming year? Here's what the experts told us.