2020 MASBO 54th Annual Institute

Ransomware assaults used to be what happened in “other” industries and “Corporate America.” Large companies have improved their network security and policies in the wake of many high-profile and costly attacks. As a result, hackers have shifted some of their focus to softer targets, like schools and municipalities. The burgeoning BYOD (bring your own device) environment has introduced personal smartphones and tablets to the mix, heralding a new set of security challenges that many school districts aren’t prepared for. Many districts and municipalities have recently suffered significantly from ransomware assaults. At this session we will explain how hackers are gaining access to your network and how to mitigate the risk of a security breach.