This article was originally published in Hackernoon on 04/23/26 by Charlie Sander. It starts with a simple student login… One account gets phished, a file is dropped into a shared drive, and within minutes, malware has synced and spread across the entire network. By the time IT teams notice, the ... Read More

This article was originally published in District Administration on 04/20/26 by Charlie Sander. As cyber threats evolve, districts need real-time visibility into cloud activity to detect and stop risks early With rising cybersecurity concerns, schools are relying on real-time cloud sync to monitor administrative movements and student activity inside school ... Read More

This article was originally published in EdTech Digest on 03/24/26 by Charlie Sander. To fight “digital ghosting,” schools need a smarter approach to device use, student safety, and digital wellbeing While physical attendance has long been the primary metric for school safety and success, a more insidious trend is emerging that ... Read More

This article was originally published in Cyber Defense Magazine on 02/09/26 by Charlie Sander. The Illuminate incident serves as a crucial reminder to edtech vendors of the potential backlash that can occur when privacy promises are not upheld In a recent complaint, the FTC addresses Illuminate Education’s need to strengthen its ... Read More

This article was originally published in Unite.AI on 02/24/26 by Charlie Sander. With every new device that is connected to the network comes additional responsibility Schools have become a digital hub for students, with edtech platforms helping them learn. A whopping $165 billion has been invested in the market as of 2026, ... Read More

This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 02/11/26 by Charlie Sander. Learning is increasingly cloud-based and off-campus Schools are in their most digitally connected period to date. Cloud-based student spaces and web resources have expanded access to learning and improved flexibility for students. This shift is not limited ... Read More

This article was originally published in EdTech Magazine on 02/11/26 by Didi Gluck. As ransomware and phishing attacks grow more sophisticated, districts can’t rely on perimeter defenses alone. Cybersecurity has become a top priority for K–12 districts, not just to keep students safe online but to ensure continuity across devices, ... Read More

This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 01/28/26 by Charlie Sander. The combination of high-value data, sophisticated threats, and operational complexity makes cybersecurity risk management a top priority for 2026 Since many schools hold student records, as well as financial and health information, they have become attractive targets ... Read More

This article was originally published in T.H.E. Journal on 12/10/25 by Charlie Sander. Device-based learning is no longer “new,” but many schools still lack a coherent playbook for managing it. Many school districts dashed to adopt 1:1 computing during the pandemic, spending $48 million on new devices to ensure every child had ... Read More

This article was originally published in eSchool News on 11/10/25 by Charlie Sander. Phishing via QR codes, a tactic now known as “quishing,” involves attackers embedding malicious QR codes in emails or posters Schools can keep QR logins safe and seamless by blending clear visual cues, ongoing user education, and ... Read More