Eric Muckensturm serves as the IT Strategy Manager in cybersecurity for the Learning Technology Center. Eric began his career in technology working at CompuType IT Solutions in Belleville, IL, supporting area businesses. He moved into the education realm when he became the Director of Technology at Smithton CCSD #130 and then Pontiac-William Holliday District #105. Now working for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois, he provides expert network infrastructure support and guidance to school districts statewide.
Every teacher plays a crucial role in keeping digital learning environments safe. Discover cybersecurity skills relevant to your job role on this teacher-focused Be Connected!
During this workshop, district leaders (including superintendents and technology directors) will participate in a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise, which simulates a real-world cyber attack in a controlled, scenario-based environment. Through this simulation, your leadership team can test their district’s response strategy and uncover potential vulnerabilities worth addressing before a real threat comes knocking.
Let’s get physical on this week’s Be Connected, where we’ll focus on best practices for securing your school’s physical network environment, including managing access controls, securing hardware, and monitoring network activity.
Each October, the US recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a multi-week opportunity for everyone – including K-12 school districts – to recommit themselves to protecting digital networks and data. Here are a few quick tips to
