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Cybersecurity Considerations During COVID-19 (S1, E7)

Cybersecurity Considerations During COVID-19, S1E7

In this episode of the CoSN Podcast, we’re joined by Amy McLaughlin, CoSN’s cybersecurity project director, and Tom Ashley, CTO and Director of Technology at Huntington County Community School Corporation in Indiana.

Amy talks about cybersecurity concerns during this COVID-19 pandemic. With the increased need for effective remote learning capabilities in these unconventional times, this topic is worthy of much investigation. The guests offer key insights on the following topics: The advantage of early preparation for distance learning (1:09); VPN and remote user security issues (3:02); providing resources that help districts ramp up (4:10); equity and tech access for families (6:12); student portals and the challenges of “free stuff” (9:40); the next generation of PD (13:32); and reflection and preparedness moving forward for districts (15:41).

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The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with ⁠EdCircuit⁠. To learn more about CoSN, visit⁠ https://www.cosn.org/⁠.

EdCircuit Staff: Author

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox

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Amy McLaughlin: Author

Amy McLaughlin is the Executive Director, Technical and Solutions Architecture at Oregon State University and Cyber Security & Network Consultant & Project Lead at CoSN.

An experienced technology and information security leader with experience in education, finance, medical and government sectors. Skilled in Information Security and Privacy, Management, Project Management, and Business Process Improvement. Experienced educator with a Master of Science – MS focused in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University and a Master of Arts focused in Marriage & Family Therapy from NCC.

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Tom Ashley: Author

CTO and Director of Technology at Huntington County Community School Corporation in Indiana.

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EdCircuit Staff and Amy McLaughlin and Tom Ashley

edCircuit is a mission-based organization entirely focused on the K-20 EdTech Industry and emPowering the voices that can provide guidance and expertise in facilitating the appropriate usage of digital technology in education. Our goal is to elevate the voices of today’s innovative thought leaders and edtech experts. Subscribe to receive notifications in your inbox