Check out D2L and Sinclair’s free K-12 cybersecurity course

March 21, 2024
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Article Summary

TLDR:

  • D2L and Sinclair Community College have partnered to launch a free K-12 Cybersecurity course.
  • The course is designed to help K-12 school system leaders understand and respond to cybersecurity threats.

In a partnership between D2L and Sinclair Community College, a free K-12 Cybersecurity course has been launched to address commitments outlined during the White House’s Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools. The course, developed with interactive elements using D2L’s Creator+ course authoring tool, aims to provide essential knowledge about cybersecurity threats and mitigation practices to K-12 administrators. Sinclair Community College, a D2L Brightspace customer, is a leader in undergraduate education with programs in information technology and cyber security. D2L has also updated its security practices to address cybersecurity issues and increase transparency.

Full Article:

D2L, a global learning technology company, in partnership with Sinclair Community College, has launched a free K-12 Cybersecurity course to help K-12 school system leaders understand and respond to cybersecurity threats, building on commitments made during the White House’s Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools.

The self-paced course, developed using D2L’s Creator+ course authoring tool, aims to provide administrators with essential knowledge about school threats and mitigation practices, empowering them to protect students, staff, and data from cyber threats.

Sinclair Community College, a D2L Brightspace customer, offers programs in information technology and cyber security and has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its cybersecurity education initiatives.

D2L has updated its security practices, treating security as an integral aspect of its product roadmap and increasing transparency by publishing its Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP). This commitment to cybersecurity aims to help educators stay agile in the face of evolving threats.

Learn more about D2L’s cybersecurity commitments at https://www.d2l.com/security or on the Brightspace Community.


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