November 16, 2024
Schools Strengthen Defenses Amid Increases in Cyberattacks

Schools Strengthen Defenses Amid Increases in Cyberattacks

Author: Wylie Wong
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Cybersecurity threats are always evolving. And at Eastern Carver County Schools, IT staff work constantly to strengthen their defenses.
That’s why Information Systems Administrator Craig Larsen ensures the district gets annual independent security audits and quickly fixes any vulnerabilities that are discovered. It’s also why in the spring, when the Minnesota district shifted to remote learning, and in the fall when ECCS implemented hybrid instruction, Larsen added new safeguards to better secure the remote workforce.
“We never anticipated that every staff member would work from home, so we…