Cyber Security

Resources

Our goals to assist Wisconsin educational technology leaders in understanding how to develop and implmenet successful cyber security policies and procedures. These resources have been curated for your infromation and use by Janice Mertes, WETL Board Member and WI DPI Consultant.

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:

Cybersecurity is the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access. In a computing context, security includes both cybersecurity and physical security.

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

https://www.sans.org/security-resources/glossary-of-terms/

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
- October 2017 Cyber Advisory – A New Type of Threat
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools, US Department of Education Safe and Healthy Schools Project
- K-12 Cybersecurity Considerations for Schools Cheat Sheet
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
- State of Wisconsin Cybersecurity Strategy
- Cybersecurity Awareness
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)

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2018/04/nist-releases-version-11-its-popular-cybersecurity-framework

WI DET Recommended Resources

Organizations that offer training, education and assistance. Here are some of them:

MS-ISAC: Center for Internet Safety
SANS.org
GIPAW
Infragard
Blogs
- Krebs on Security
- Bruce Schneier
Colleagues, vendors. Collaborate and share ideas.

CoSN Resources & Materials

CoSN’s set of fundamental resources to help school districts protect against cyberthreats and develop effective security programs.

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

Wisconsin 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

Join WETL

WETL is an institutional membership organization open to K-12 school districts in Wisconsin. Other education agencies and interested parties may join as affiliate educators or affiliate corporate members. If you are interested in learning more about district membership or affiliate opportunities, please let us know by filling out the contact form to the right. Thank you!