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Cybersecurity Considerations During COVID-19 (S1, E7)

CoSN's Amy McLaughlin and CTO Tom Ashley discuss VPN security, remote users and other cybersecurity concerns as districts move to distance learning.

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Cybersecurity Considerations During COVID 19 S1E7

In this episode of the CoSN Podcast, we hear from Amy McLaughlin and Tom Ashley as they discuss various cybersecurity considerations during COVID-19.

In this episode of the CoSN Podcast, we’re joined by Amy McLaughlin, CoSN’s cybersecurity project director, and Tom Ashley, CTO and Director of Technology at Huntington County Community School Corporation in Indiana.

The CoSN PodcastCybersecurity Considerations During COVID-19, S1E7March 27, 2020 · 18 min 7 sPlay episode: Cybersecurity Considerations During COVID-19, S1E7 (18 minutes 7 seconds)Follow on SpotifyApple

Amy talks about cybersecurity concerns during this COVID-19 pandemic. With the increased need for effective remote learning capabilities in these unconventional times, this topic is worthy of much investigation. The guests offer key insights on the following topics: The advantage of early preparation for distance learning (1:09); VPN and remote user security issues (3:02); providing resources that help districts ramp up (4:10); equity and tech access for families (6:12); student portals and the challenges of “free stuff” (9:40); the next generation of PD (13:32); and reflection and preparedness moving forward for districts (15:41).

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  • Amy McLaughlin
    : Author
    Executive Director, Technical and Solutions Architecture, Oregon State University

    Amy McLaughlin is the Executive Director, Technical and Solutions Architecture at Oregon State University and Cyber Security & Network Consultant & Project Lead at CoSN.

    An experienced technology and information security leader with experience in education, finance, medical and government sectors. Skilled in Information Security and Privacy, Management, Project Management, and Business Process Improvement. Experienced educator with a Master of Science – MS focused in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University and a Master of Arts focused in Marriage & Family Therapy from NCC.

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  • Tom Ashley
    : Author
    CTO and Director of Technology, Huntington County Community School Corporation

    CTO and Director of Technology at Huntington County Community School Corporation in Indiana.

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