Cyber Safety & Security in K-12 Schools – David Waugh – ESW #172
As K-12 schools and students move into a digital world, the traditionally separate areas of campus safety and cybersecurity are converging. Cyberbullying, the increase in violence on campus, hackers targeting school information systems and student data, and the technological overlap between campus safety and cybersecurity are all driving this trend. The segment will look at how schools are taking a layered approach to protecting Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365 data from risks focused on the K-12 education environment.
Guest
A father first, and a growth leader second, David Waugh sees first-hand how cybersecurity impacts schools, students, families and communities. David has over 20 years of experience in enterprise software that he has dedicated the past several years applying to educational institutions. Today, David focuses on building valuable, long-lasting relationships with customers, business partners, and team members to build a more secure cyber world for students, school districts, non-profits and businesses. He believes that access to technology directly impacts the next generation’s ability to excel and that it is our responsibility to make that technology safe and secure for positive learning outcomes.