K-12 cybersecurity: Protecting schools from cyber threats | Guest Mike Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson leads the digital forensics and incident response team at Avertium. The team is dedicated to helping clients investigate and recover from IT security incidents daily. Wilkinson talks about threat research, the threat of Vice Society, how K-12 cybersecurity can improve and much more.

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0:00 - Digital forensics and incident response 
3:12 - Getting interested in computers
6:00 - How had digital forensics changed over the years
9:03 - Handling overwhelming amounts of data
12:53 - The threat of Vice Society 
17:20 - Why is Vice Society targeting K-12?
19:55 - How to minimize damage from data leaks
24:25 - How schools can improve cybersecurity
25:54 - What schools should do if cyberattacked 
31:36 - How to work in threat research and intelligence
34:42 - Learn more about Avertium
36:40 - Learn more about Mike Wilkinson
37:08 - Outro

About Infosec
Infosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.