Your School's Biggest Security Flaw is Human – Conference Recap
- The Deledao Team
- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 16
Session: Information Security Management
Speaker: Rod Russeau, CISSP, CISM, CETL, Director of Technology and Information Services, Community High School District 99
As an IT admin or K12 teacher, it's easy to see it. In the digital age, technology and processes are only as good as you use them. That's the underlying cause for security flaws in schools today, as discussed by Rod Russeau at #IDEAcon.
Core Takeaways
Risk will always exist, it’s how to manage it.
Information security is broader and encompasses cybersecurity.
Multiple people are responsible for information security, but top leaders are accountable for what happens.
Information security is mainly a human problem.
Email Security Best Practices
Do not click on attachments or links from people you do not know.
Do not click on popup windows
Do not send sensitive information through email, such as login info, student personal information, etc.
See full list of best practices by District 99
Phishing Emails - What to Look For
Train staff and students to understand their role in information security.
The Takeaway - Progress, Not Perfection
At the end of this session, we were reminded that we should focus on "progress, not perfection" when it comes to updating our information security practices. Let's all do our best and keep improving as the internet evolves!
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