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The Necessity of Robust Cybersecurity for Sustainable K12 Learning

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If IT and data systems are not intelligently designed, progressively moderated, and routinely managed, we leave our students data and information open to threats. We must invest in effective cybersecurity to mitigate these risks and increase the health of our K12 schools.

In the third part of this three-part K-12 Education and Cybersecurity series, our guests share background, standards, and strategies for cybersecurity success.

Current Challenges of Creating Robust Cybersecurity Systems

At the beginning of this conversation, the trio explore the challenges of education cybersecurity including cybersecurity infrastructure, allocation of resources, funding and investment, and protection of student and employee data, and talent acquisition.

Trends in K12

In the second half of this episode Scott, Maynak, and Jeff consider the trends surrounding cybersecurity. Some recent trends concern data privacy (content moderation, behavior modification, visibility, and training), parental accessibility to IT systems, and multi-clouded strategies.

The conversation closes with a discussion of post-pandemic cybersecurity, including systems integration, OT/BYOD security, and student awareness.

The Leaders Behind Robust Cybersecurity

Overall this conversation highlights the multitude of factors that add up to increase the health and security of K12 data systems and cybersecurity. There is no doubt that the work of our guests and IT professionals across the education sector are essential.

This episode of The CoSN Podcast is supported by Infosys.

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Learn more about today’s guests, Mayank Agarwal and Scott Gilhousen below.

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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Mayank Agarwal: Author

Mayank Agarwal is the Head of the Cybersecurity business in North America for Infosys. He is responsible for customer engagements, sales, analyst engagement, GTM strategies with tech partners and start-ups in North America. Maynak is proficient in managing strategic relationships with CIO, CISO’s, Head of Cloud and Infrastructure etc. Mayank is an accomplished and astute professional with the perfect mix of sales acumen and technology expertise.

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Scott Gilhousen: Author

Scott Gilhousen is the Chief Information Technology Officer for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) where he leads all aspects of information technology, data and analytics, and information security. With over two decades of experience in strategic and operational leadership roles, Scott brings a wealth of expertise to his current position as CITO.

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EdCircuit Staff and Mayank Agarwal and Scott Gilhousen

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