Cybersecurity Simplified

When it comes to physical school safety, K-12 districts are generally well-prepared and understand the risks when planning for fires, severe weather, or lockdowns. However, the situation is different when it comes to cybersecurity.As discussed in a previous episode—episode 54 with K-12 Six’s national director, Doug Levin—preparation and response plans for cyberattacks across the country are often disjointed and inadequate.In this episode, Ed Vasko joins Susanna Song to explore the data points and anecdotes from episode 54, bringing them to life. Together, they speak with Rabih Hamadeh, Tucson Unified School District’s executive director of technology services, who witnessed a threat escalate into a ransomware attack.Listen to Ep. 54 “Lessons Learned: Combating the Growing K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis”: https://youtu.be/CZruo8OyKr4?si=8LrEr94LZfsqr-am Read our K-12 schools cybersecurity success story: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/k-12-schools-leverage-managed-noc-and-soc/To learn about becoming a managed cybersecurity, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/services/managed-cybersecurity/To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/news-events/ To browse previous Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast episodes, visit:https://www.highwirenetworks.com/cybersecurity-podcasts/Have an inquiry or topic request, reach out to: [email protected]#k12cybersecurity #cybersecurityinschools #cybersecurity

With K-12 schools going digital, they’re in the crosshairs for cybercriminals. Why are they such easy prey, and what’s being done to stop it?To answer these questions, we’ve invited K-12 cybersecurity expert Doug Levin, National Director at K12 SIX, to break it down.K12 SIX is the only national non-profit solely focused on K-12 cybersecurity, offering crucial threat intelligence and support to these vulnerable institutions. Stay tuned to hear Doug’s take on:why our schools are at riskthe messy state of cybersecurity in educationand the steps being taken to protect themDon’t miss this eye-opening discussion on the future of K-12 cybersecurity and how we can make our schools safer.Read our K-12 schools cybersecurity success story: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/k-12-schools-leverage-managed-noc-and-soc/To learn about becoming a managed cybersecurity, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/services/managed-cybersecurity/To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/news-events/ To browse previous Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast episodes, visit:https://www.highwirenetworks.com/cybersecurity-podcasts/Have an inquiry or topic request, reach out to: [email protected]#k12cybersecurity #cybersecurityinschools #cybersecurity

The rules of B2B marketing have changed—traditional plays won’t cut it anymore. From AI content overload to dark social, five major disruptors are shaking up the game. Khali Henderson, Chief Content Officer at BuzzTheory, breaks down the new playing field and how cybersecurity partners can bring their A game. Tune in for winning cybersecurity marketing strategies that will keep you ahead of the competition.Interested in more cybersecurity marketing strategies, watch:  https://youtu.be/9PDILYfsnJg?si=gHEJT6QEmXmkWfV3To learn about becoming a cybersecurity partner, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/cybersecurity-partners/To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/news-events/ To browse previous Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast episodes, visit:https://www.highwirenetworks.com/cybersecurity-podcasts/Have an inquiry or topic request, reach out to: [email protected]#cybersecuritypartner #cybersecuritymarketing #cybersecuritymarketingstrategy

We get a lot of inquiries from our viewers about Cybersecurity, but by far one of the most frequent questions we receive is, “How do I get into the cybersecurity industry?” It’s a vast and complex field, but today’s guest is here to help serve as navigator. Chris Farrell, Overwatch Sales Engineer, had years of experience in a completely different field when he decided to make the switch to a career in cybersecurity, and has found significant success since transitioning. So how did he do it? In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, Chris takes us through his career path, how he got to where he is now, where he sees his future and valuable advice for anyone else beginning their career in cybersecurity.Interested in a career in cybersecurity with High Wire Networks? Apply here:  https://www.highwirenetworks.com/careers/To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit: https://www.highwirenetworks.com/news-events/ To learn more about the Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast and to browse previous episodes, visit:https://www.highwirenetworks.com/cybersecurity-podcasts/Have an inquiry or topic request, reach out to: [email protected]