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Critical steps to bolster K-12 cybersecurity

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This past August, the Center for Internet Security’s Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), which serves state and local governments, reported that it expects an increase of as much as 86 percent in cybersecurity incidents aimed at K-12 school systems over the course of the current school year.

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7 things K-12 IT teams can do now to manage OT risks

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The rapid shift to distance learning accelerated an already growing trend. At the same time, we’ve also seen an increase in attacks on operational technology (OT) components of companies’ IT infrastructure. Microsoft’s Global Threat Activity Map by Industry shows that, as of June 16, education institutions had been victims of 5.9

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What Will Schools Do in the Fall? Here Are 4 Possible Scenarios

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All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

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New Data from Rave Mobile Safety Shows Schools’ Top Safety Concerns About Returning to the Classroom

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To address these concerns, schools will be putting up signage promoting social distancing (74%) and issuing daily temperature checks (69%) and wellness checks (57%). State and local governments will be the major influencers about when schools reopen and teachers and students return to the classroom — and many are starting early.

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Kajeet Private 5G™ Platform Launched, Enabling Private Wireless Networks For All

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Deploying a private wireless network provides substantial benefits to organizations, especially when using 5G technology. Private networks built on 5G technology deliver high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and carrier-class security. patents in mobile technologies. The mission of Kajeet Private 5G is to help change that.