Cyber Security for Educational Leaders: A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Technology Policies

by Phillips; Richard

• ISBN13: 9780415631976
• ISBN10: 0415631971
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2013-02-19
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Leaders are increasingly implementing technologies in their districts and schools, but they also need to understand the implications and risks of doing so. Cyber Security for Educational Leadersis a much-needed text on developing, integrating, and understanding technology policies that govern schools and districts. Based on research and best practices, this book reviews existing policies and practices, discusses the threats associated with technology use and policies, and provides leaders with the tools to protect their schools' information and to avoid litigation. Special Features Include: Includes a Cyber Risk Assessment Checklist and questionnaire to measures levels of risk in nine vital areas of technology usage. Companion Website with additional activities, assessment rubrics, learning objectives, and PowerPoint slides. Vignettes from on-the ground practitioners illuminate issues that real leaders have encountered. End-of-chapter questions and activities to further engage the reader. Chapters aligned with the ELCC standards An entire chapter on Copyright and Fair Use to prepare leaders for today's online world.