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Choosing the Right Digital Security Tools (S2,E8)

Digital safety and cybersecurity are among the most critical responsibilities of school districts. Technology leaders nationwide are constantly evaluating new tools and best practices to develop an effective, reliable security plan that all stakeholders can follow.  In part one of this three-part series, we look at digital security tools. How do districts determine their needs, find tools that align with their strategy, and succeed with implementation of their plan?

Technology leaders from Nebraska’s Norris School District: Noel Erskine, Technology Director and Bryan Williams, Network Administrator. They discuss the key factors for evaluating a district’s digital security, how to find and implement effective tools, how to make use of grant funding for procurement, advice for other districts facing similar challenges, and more. 

This episode is part one of a mini-series supported by GoGuardian. Learn more at https://www.goguardian.com/ 

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The CoSN Podcast is produced in partnership with edCircuit.

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  • 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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  • Bryan Williams is the Systems & Network Admin at Norris Public School District 160.

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    Noel Erskine is the Technology Director at Norris School District. Noel provides strategic planning for district technology involving a network and wireless network serving over 200 staff and 2200 students on a K-12 campus.  

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EdCircuit Staff and Bryan Williams and Noel Erskine

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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