SDCOE praised for leadership, support, and innovation in cybersecurity

September 20, 2024
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TLDR:

  • San Diego County Grand Jury commends SDCOE for leadership in cybersecurity in K-12 education
  • SDCOE provides resources, guidance, and cybersecurity solutions to county school districts

A recent report by the San Diego County Grand Jury commended the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) for their leadership, support, and innovation in addressing cybersecurity challenges in K-12 education. The report noted that SDCOE offers resources such as vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity best practices, and phishing awareness training to help districts improve their cybersecurity readiness. The grand jury recommended all employees and students receive annual cybersecurity training, implement multi-factor authentication, and have a designated individual responsible for cybersecurity readiness in each district. Overall, the grand jury found that San Diego County districts are at a moderate level of cybersecurity readiness and encouraged all districts to review and implement the recommendations highlighted in the report.

Additionally, the report highlighted the importance of technical readiness factors such as password and patch management, as well as the need for organizational readiness in terms of staffing and leadership support for cybersecurity efforts. The Grand Jury commended SDCOE for their efforts in leading the charge against cybersecurity attacks in K-12 education, and encouraged continued support for schools in their cybersecurity initiatives.

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