Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Archives

Online Courses

Online courses focusing on educational technology trends and best practices in a format that fits educators’ busy schedules.

Be Connected: Building a 5-year Tech Plan

Where do you see your school’s technology in 5 years? Come chart a course toward a strong, realistic 5-year technology plan on this week’s Be Connected. From aligning with district goals to planning for infrastructure, devices, and cybersecurity, we’ll cover what it takes to future-proof your tech roadmap.

Be Connected: Tabletop Simulations

Learn how to effectively run a hands-on exercise that engages your leadership team, tests your response plans, and identifies gaps before a crisis hits.

Ask Us Anything: Solving K-12 Tech Teams’ Biggest Challenges

Join us next week for an engaging and interactive webinar tackling the biggest challenges facing K-12 tech teams today, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, student safety incidents, the strain […]

Illinois – SDPC Update

Get up to speed on the latest data privacy updates during this webinar for K-12 technology leaders.

This webinar will provide attendees with key information and updates on the following:
– NDPA v2.1
– Registry 2.0
– Current IL Registry 1.0 issues – District assistance needed!
– TEC Database updates

Illinois Education and Technology Conference 2025 (IETC)

Learn, collaborate, and connect with fellow edtech enthusiasts and leaders during a multi-day professional learning experience ideal for collaborating one-on-one with peers and forging meaningful connections.

Physical and Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure (SummIT Pre-Conference)

Open to SummIT attendees and all K-12 technology leaders, this course lays the groundwork for collaboration among individuals and organizations responsible for both physical and cybersecurity – including K-12 schools, law enforcement, and more.

Strengthening Cybersecurity in K-12 Education Through Internal Assessments

With the increasing reliance on technology in education, schools face a growing number of cybersecurity threats that can compromise sensitive student data, disrupt learning, and undermine trust. Conducting regular internal […]

Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | Northwest IL

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.

Cybersecurity Roadshow with Bytespeed | Chicagoland

This session will guide public school administrators and IT leaders through the financial and operational consequences of a ransomware attack. Participants will take on roles within a simulated school district, gaining firsthand insight into how such an incident affects school operations, student safety, and data security.