{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Cybertraps Podcast","title":"Ransomware in Schools Cybertraps 119","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2719,"description":" Ransomware is a growing problem for organizations, including schools What is it?\nHow does it happen?\nWhy does it happen? $$$ – $7bn in 2021\nWho’s doing it?\nWe are all on the front lines now\nProblems for Schools Down time for school personnel, distraction from mission\nInability to access data; closure of schools\nLoss of data, identity theft, invasions of privacy\nReputational damage\nFinancial loss Technical and legal fees\nRansomware payment\nHow Can Schools Protect Themselves Have air-gapped backups\nConduct routine cybersecurity audits and threat analysis\nTraining and education for all members of the school community The greater the access, the more training is needed\nParticular focus on phishing (leading attack vector) and other intrusion methods\nCompetent and thorough IT department Patch, patch, patch\nLimit ability to install new programs without thorough testing\nCollaboration with law enforcement\nTake advantage of increased funds for cybersecurity Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\nAmerican Rescue Plan Act\nIncreased interest in cybersecurity offers great opportunities for education and job training\nHow Much Should Schools Share with the Public? Organizations often face a temptation to not report cybersecurity breaches\nHave a thorough response plan in place; review and update on a regular basis\nConsult with law enforcement to avoid interfering with investigation\nCommunicate quickly and thoroughly with parents if (when) a cyberattack occurs\nIncreased transparency helps define the scope of the problem and risk factors for others\nResources - #2022–03–28 Funding Is Flowing for Cybersecurity Efforts in Every Government Jurisdiction\n https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/funding-is-flowing-for-cybersecurity-efforts-in-every-government-jurisdiction/\n- #2022–03–27 LI schools hit with 29 ransomware attacks, hacks, other cyber incidents in past 3 years\n https://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/ransomware-cyberattack-virus-school-computer-networks-p5wjjhed\n-...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-npbjlTwEpH5Ybi_ySNRhS-EfNqaI7Ep1svTppTGhLE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxNTcyLzE2ODM5/MjY0NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}