Webinar

Virtru + Carahsoft: Back to School: Preparing for a year for Safeguarding Student Data

September 26, 2023

Carahsoft and Virtru host experts on this must-see webinar on K-12 cybersecurity. Learn best practices for safeguarding student data and hear insights from leading Technology Directors.

Carahsoft and Virtru come together to host an industry-specific conversation that seeks to unravel the intricate intersection of technology advancement and cybersecurity in the K-12 education landscape. As innovative technologies propel students to unprecedented academic success, they also unfurl a complex web of new cybersecurity threats. The heightened need to safeguard student privacy has emerged as a pivotal issue for school districts nationwide, demanding a concerted effort from all education stakeholders – students, parents, teachers, community members, school board members, and state legislators.

This discussion features Troy Lunt, Technology Director & Data Privacy Manager at Iron County Schools (Utah); Matthew Faul, Application Manager at Oakland County Schools (Michigan); and Sunshine Miller, Director of Technology, Newfield Schools (New York). Together, they will delve into best practices and confront the multifaceted challenges, risks, and emerging trends they face in their ongoing endeavor to fortify their schools' cybersecurity stance.