Cyber Security
Resources
Resources from 2018 WI CTO Clinic:
From the Desk of a Hacker: Top 5 Ways Schools Could Stop Me…But Don’t Presentation
Definition of Cybersecurity:
Ensuring cybersecurity requires coordinated efforts throughout an information system. Elements of cybersecurity include:
- Application security
- Information security
- Network security
- Disaster recovery / business continuity planning
- Operational security
- End-user education
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/cybersecurity
Glossary of Terms
The NICCS (website of Department of Homeland Security) glossary contains key cybersecurity terms that enable clear communication and a common understanding of cybersecurity definitions (part of Homeland Security Site)
https://niccs.us-cert.gov/glossary
SANS Institute
Federal Resources for District to Leverage
- MS-ISAC Center for Internet Safety: as a coordinated effort of the Department of Homeland Security
- (MS-ISAC slidedeck from WETL CIO Clinic March 4, 2018)
- CIS Membership (free to schools)
- MS- ISAC Twitter
- Resources
- Case Studies
- Newsletters
- Videos
- Webinars
- Whitepapers
- Cybersecurity Threats: The CIS and MS-ISAC® cybersecurity professionals analyze risks and alert members to current online security threats
- CIS Benchmarks: With our global community of cybersecurity experts, we’ve developed CIS Benchmarks: 100+ configuration guidelines for various technology groups to safeguard systems against today’s evolving cyber threats.
- United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team list of computer security issues – signs for listserv of tips and resources
- United States Department of Education – Security Best Practices
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools, US Department of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Project
- Stay Safe Online – National Cyber Security Alliance
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework for Cybersecurity: This voluntary Framework consists of standards, guidelines, and best practices to manage cybersecurity-related risk. The Cybersecurity Framework’s prioritized, flexible, and cost-effective approach helps to promote the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure and other sectors important to the economy and national security.
Wisconsin Resources
- State of Wisconsin – Department of Enterprise
- Marquette University – Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Defense
- Wisconsin Homeland Security
- Hosts annual conference every October open to K-12 schools leaders
Publications
It Takes A Village to Protect a Child: Why K12 Cyber Security is Everyone’s Business, by Brian Casey, Ed.D, Director of Technology, Stevens Point Area Public School District
https://awsa.memberclicks.net/update-article–it-takes-a-village-to-protect-a-child
Cyber Security: Are We Secure Yet?, 2017 Wisconsin Digital Summit Presentation by Bill Nash, CISO State of Wisconsin and Allen Mundt, ISO & Infrastructure Administrator Waueksha County
Are We Secure Yet v7 – Nov 27 2017
NIST Releases Version 1.1 of its Popular Cybersecurity Framework (April 2018)
WI DET Recommended Resources
- MS-ISAC: Center for Internet Safety
- SANS.org
- GIPAW
- Infragard
- Blogs
- Colleagues, vendors. Collaborate and share ideas.
CoSN Resources & Materials
The resources include:
- A planning rubric providing a comprehensive set of action areas required for a complete security plan, describing what those elements might look like at basic, developing, adequate and advanced levels
- A planning template—a structure for identifying the steps necessary to address each of the areas of the planning rubric
- Self-assessment—a 100-point quiz for districts to assess where they are in implementing their security plan
- An infographic outlining the importance of cybersecurity for districts, including the potential liability of district and school leaders in the event of a student data breach
- Resource on cybersecurity insurance
http://www.cosn.org/cybersecurity
Workforce Development Resources
Professional Learning Opportunities
- Annual Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit (October of every year)
- Marquette University (fall and spring events)
Annual Events
- Every October – National CyberSecurity Awareness Month
Social Media to Follow
- https://twitter.com/StaySafeOnline
- https://twitter.com/NISTcyber
- https://twitter.com/CISecurity
- https://twitter.com/MUMSComp
- https://twitter.com/remstacenter
- https://twitter.com/K12CyberMap
- https://twitter.com/CETPA