Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Bianco, Vice President of Information and Data Security at Skyward, and Greg Faas, Information and Data Security Analyst at Skyward to take a look at the most frequent cyber attacks school districts face. From phishing to data breaches, we discuss why schools are increasingly targeted, how human behavior plays a major role in security systems, and what the key vulnerabilities districts need to be aware of are.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity in Education
05:01 Common Types of Cyber Attacks
16:12 DDoS Attacks in K-12 Schools
20:26 Business Email Compromise and Human Element
23:06 Identifying Vulnerabilities in School Districts
26:47 Understanding the Target: Why Schools?
28:30 Keeping Up with Technology: The Upgrade Dilemma
30:21 Prevention and Protection: Strengthening Cybersecurity
33:35 Building a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
38:03 The Future of Cyber Threats: AI and Personalization
42:45 Actionable Steps for Schools: MFA and Training
