The combined effect of cybersecurity and school reopening!

First, what is cybersecurity? It is the practice of protecting networks, devices, applications, systems, and data from electronic threats and thwarting attacks that attempt to access or destroy data. These attacks can come from inside or outside the organization.

Cybersecurity plays an effective role in education, including: protecting electronic information and data in schools and colleges, securing educational networks, responding to cyber threats, raising awareness among parents and teachers about the importance of cybersecurity, educating students about the dangers of cybersecurity and the use of social media.

It is necessary for schools and universities to have clear cybersecurity guidelines for staff on how to protect passwords, prevent reuse and store passwords in a secure manner. Staff must be made aware of the importance of cybersecurity and follow policies and guidelines on downloading apps and sharing personal information on social media. The role of schools is to guide students in using technology safely and keeping personal information secure.

There are some basic cybersecurity guidelines for employees: avoid using weak passwords, create strong passwords that consist of a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols, and change passwords regularly. To maintain the security of personal and sensitive information in digital files, regularly educate employees about common cyber threats and how to handle them, carefully check links and attachments included in emails before opening them, and verify the source and authenticity of these messages.

Parents and teachers have a role to play in online safety by informing them about safe Internet practices, raising their awareness of the dangers of online penetration, and teaching them how to prevent it. Teachers must take responsibility for teaching students about online safety and making them aware of the potential dangers and how to address them. Schools must work with… parents; to maintain online safety. This can be achieved by holding workshops for parents, teaching them how to protect their children on the Internet, and providing the necessary tools and resources.

It is very important to encourage students to protect their privacy and take necessary precautions when using social media platforms. They must ensure and review their privacy settings regularly to ensure that their personal information is not shared with unwanted individuals and avoid accepting friend requests or participating in conversations with people they do not know.

In conclusion, it is necessary to develop an action plan to enhance cybersecurity so that educational institutions can protect their sensitive data and information and enhance cybersecurity overall.