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Securing Small & Rural Schools: A to Z Proactive Cybersecurity Solutions

Date/Time/Room
January 16
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm CT
Room: Virtual
Strand
Cybersecurity
Audience
Administrators, Technology Leaders/Support

The challenges and risks associated with protecting student data and the cost of loss of learning due to a threat are the same for all school districts. However, small and rural schools are at a greater disadvantage to being able to proactively protect against cyberattacks, due to lack of resources and expertise.

Join cybersecurity industry expert Sameer Bhalotra, co-founder and CEO of ActZero for a discussion on suggested best practices for affordable proactive measures and effective response strategies to a threat to avoid closing schools.

Bhalotra will identify a few specific cyber incidents in the region and the real-world consequences of security breaches. In the session, learn about the common ransomware threats schools face and hear about rapid response protocols within the crucial first 15 minutes of an attack, using real examples to highlight the impact. Walk away with simple steps to improve your school’s security right away.

Presenter
Sameer Bhalotra
Sameer Bhalotra
CEO/Co-Founder, ActZero