Solving the Network Security Crisis for Anchors

Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 1:00pm
Time Zone: 
EST
Virtual Event

Cyberattacks on schools, libraries, and other anchor institutions are persistent, escalating at a substantial cost to budgets, privacy, and operations. Estimates suggest that cyberattacks cost schools and colleges an average seven days of downtime and financial losses exceeding $6 billion. Unfortunately, the federal E-rate program does not cover cybersecurity expenses. In this webinar, experts from education and the industry will explore ways that the policy environment could better support cyber protections for anchor institution broadband.

Speakers

  • Amy McLaughlin, Cybersecurity & Network Consultant/Project Lead, Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
  • Bob Turner, Field Chief Information Security Officer - Higher Education, Fortinet
  • Additional speakers TBA