As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers.
Leon County Schools in Florida deploys an AI-based security and situational awareness platform across five high school campuses in an effort to mitigate gun-related threats.
While working to build a proactive active shooter prevention strategy, security leaders should remember to consider employees' mental health to prevent burnout.
Research into safer school design indicates that most traditional security measures have pros and cons — especially in how they can influence students’ attitudes on their school’s security.