Recently, NCCE shared the importance of educators playing a critical role in safeguarding student data, maintaining privacy, and ensuring the security of educational institutions at the IASA Conference with school and district leaders in Boise, Idaho. Cyber threats are ever-present, and educators need to be well-informed and proactive to protect themselves, students and their organizations.
Learn with NCCE
The Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) is committed to supporting educators to become active cybersecurity defenders. NCCE offers:
- Professional Learning Opportunities: workshops, webinars, and conference sessions focusing on cybersecurity basics. Educators can learn about best practices, risk mitigation, and practical strategies.
- Hands-On Training: one and two day hands-on training sessions where educators can “walk in the shoes” of hackers and defenders of organizations. By understanding common vulnerabilities, educators can better protect their digital environments.
- Resources and Toolkits: curating resources, toolkits, and guidelines specifically tailored for educators. These materials cover topics like data encryption, password management, and safe online practices.
- Collaboration and Networking: fosters a community of educators, allowing them to share experiences, insights, and solutions related to cybersecurity. Collaboration helps build collective knowledge and resilience.
Impact on Students and Schools
When educators enhance their cybersecurity skills, it directly benefits students and educational institutions. Educators become proactive defenders, ensuring a safe digital learning environment. By protecting student data, educators contribute to the overall security posture of their schools. Educators also begin to open doors for students to begin exploring future career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.
Get Involved
Educators interested in cybersecurity can invite NCCE to your school or district, and actively engage in discussions with staff and students using our resources found here: http://ncce.link/CYBERNCCE . Also join us in our student Cybersecurity Challenge.