Beyond the Firewall: Threats Facing K-12 Districts

Written By Nicolas Long

October 27th at 1:00 PM ET | Sponsored by Jamf

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K-12 networks face a constant barrage of threats—phishing, malware, spam, and other attacks that exploit the open, high-traffic nature of school environments. This session breaks down the most common network-side risks districts encounter today and what makes K-12 IT teams uniquely vulnerable.

In the this we’ll explore:

  • Not All Network Threats Deserve Equal Attention: Learn to spot what's actually most dangerous for your district so you can focus resources where they matter most.
    Resource Constraints as the Real Vulnerability: Limited staff and budget are often the real issue, not the attacks themselves, leaving IT teams overextended.
    The Limits of Perimeter Defense: A locked-down network won't help if a stolen password gets someone in anyway, making identity protection critical.

Featured Speaker:

  • Ryan Proctor, Senior Sales Security Manager, Jamf

Nicolas Long
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