Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
BL 19
Name
Strengthening School Cybersecurity: Avoiding clicks, hacks, and attacks
Description
The session will be broken down into key areas, from an introduction, working through key terms, how to identify, steps to take, and resources to support when working with students and families.
Introduction and Overview (10 minutes)
Importance of cybersecurity in education
Overview of common digital threats in schools / key terms
Identifying Cyber Threats (30 minutes)
Understanding key terms such as malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks
Real-life examples of cyber threats in schools
Interactive portion for attendees to identify phishing scams, for example
Impact of cyber attacks (10 minutes)
Security Measures to take (20 minutes)
Best practices for internet safety
Importance of two-factor authentication
Activities for attendees to explore
Advocacy and Building Awareness 10 minutes)
Speakers
Session Type
Traditional Workshop
Track
Safety & Security Systems
Secondary Track
Digital Wellness/Digital Citizenship
Primary Audience
Middle/High School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Inspire
MA DLCS Strands
Computing and Society, Digital Tools and Collaboration, Computing Systems