Topics include a teacher using nickel-based paint to block signals, allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network, top stories of 2023 - AI usage, cybersecurity concerns, burnout in tech directors, interview with David Wren CEO of NTP
AI development in the K12 education sector requires attention to legal policies and data protection.
Ransomware attacks in the educational sector now involve data exfiltration, increasing IT department responsibilities.
NTP offers a range of comprehensive security solutions, tailored for different industries including K12.
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NTP's Comprehensive Security Solutions
NTP offers a range of comprehensive security solutions, including 24/7 SOC services, managed EDR, threat and vulnerability management, network traffic flow analysis, SIM for log correlation, and security orchestration.
Over 24 Years of Experience in Security
With over 24 years of experience, NTP has been providing security services before it became mainstream. They have a deep understanding of networking and offer a broad range of solutions for various industries, including K12.
NTP's Holistic Approach to Security
NTP's wide range of clients, including those in K12, allows them to gain insights into various threat vectors. They provide tailored solutions for each industry, taking into account the unique security challenges they face.
Artificial Intelligence in Events
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries, including event planning. Eventbrite's AI feature, which automates the event creation process, is gaining traction. However, there is a growing debate about whether everything needs to be labeled as AI or if it can simply be considered a feature. Canva, for example, also incorporates AI in its platform. The use of AI in the K12 education sector is an area that requires significant development, particularly in terms of legal policies and data protection.
Shift in Cybersecurity Trends
Cybersecurity has witnessed a significant shift in trends in 2023. Ransomware attacks have evolved from solely encrypting data to data exfiltration, where attackers steal data and hold it for ransom. This change has impacted educational institutions, with student accounts increasingly being targeted as entry vectors. The responsibility of IT departments in the K12 sector has grown exponentially, requiring them to safeguard against these evolving threats. Third-party app security and vendor management have also become crucial aspects of cybersecurity in education.
In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark dive into various topics. They start with a listener email about a teacher using nickel-based paint to block cell and WiFi signals in their classroom (as posted on the K12TechPro Community). They also discuss a Reddit thread about allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network. They highlight the top stories of 2023, including artificial intelligence usage and readiness, cybersecurity concerns and the shift to data exfiltration in ransomware attacks, and the burnout experienced by tech directors and CIOs in a post-pandemic world. The episode features an interview with David Wren, CEO of NTP, who discusses their sponsorship (and partnership!) of the podcast.
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