Why cybersecurity threats on schools have become more frequent in the past five years? | A Conversation With David Waugh | Redefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli

Guest: David Waugh, VP and CRO at ManagedMethods [@managedmethods]

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmwaugh/

Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Introduction

"This Redefining Society Episode podcast explores the impact of cybersecurity threats on schools which have become more frequent in the past five years, mostly because they are understaffed and underfunded when it comes to cybersecurity, making them an easy target for hackers."

In this episode of Redefining Society, the conversation centers around how cybersecurity is affecting education and schools. The podcast starts with an introduction by Marco Ciappelli, who sets the stage for the conversation about how technology is affecting society, and specifically, education. He highlights how cultural changes are driving technological changes, and how education is an important part of our society. David Waugh, the Chief Revenue Officer of Managed Methods, a cybersecurity company dedicated to K-12 educational organizations, then introduces himself and why he is passionate about the topic. David discusses how schools are under threat from cyber attacks, which have become more frequent in the past five years. He explains that schools are a target because of the sensitive personal information of students and staff that can be stolen and sold on the dark web. In addition, schools are understaffed and underfunded when it comes to cybersecurity, making them an easy target for hackers.

Marco and David discuss the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, which was passed by the US Congress, and how the cybersecurity insurance industry has started to crack down on schools that are not taking basic measures to safeguard themselves. David highlights how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a guide on partnering to safeguard K-12 organizations in the US, which provides guidelines for schools to follow to protect themselves.

The podcast ends with a discussion on what needs to be done to safeguard schools against cyber attacks. David stresses the importance of education and awareness in cybersecurity, as well as having a solid cybersecurity plan in place.  The conversation ends with a call to action for schools to take cybersecurity seriously and to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Listen to the full conversation to learn more about the topic and be sure to share this episode and subscribe to Redefining Society Podcast for more on this subject and the many other ways that technology is affecting our modern societies. 

Knowledge is power, now more than ever! 

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