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. 

Staff and students need access to comprehensive training on how to identify concerning behaviors and how to raise these concerns when necessary.

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.

In time with the new school year, the University of Arizona is highlighting some of their security measures, including additional access control.

Texas State University is updating campus security measures. The university will add E-Phones from Knightscope to call for help in case of emergency.

Case Western Reserve University will introduce a new campus safety app to its university community in August. Learn more in this case study.

As COVID-19 surges in multiple U.S. states, universities and colleges reassess their virus mitigation and prevention measures.

A report from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) examined how campus police departments have increased and can improve communication, security policies and accountability and transparency.

The Ohio Student Safety Advisory Council will work to identify school safety concerns and develop security strategies to address them. Students across Ohio can take part in the council and determine how to engage their peers in school safety.

This Data Privacy Day, Security connected with two leaders in the K-12 school cybersecurity field to uncover the challenges of data privacy in the education sector and industry strategies to maintain the security of student and staff information.