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How To Protect Schools Against Cyber Attacks

Unfortunately, cyber attacks against schools, especially targeting minority students, have been on the rise. Learn how to protect your school from cyber attacks with these simple procedures! 

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Security Procedures

Use 2 Factor/Step Authentication Whenever Possible

Two factor authentication is security feature that requires the user to get permission from another device before being granted access. For example, a code or link might be sent to your mobile device before logging you in. This can (and should) be used on Google Accounts and is then linked to your Gmail, Google Classroom, etc. 

Don't Reuse The Same Password

You should never use the same password more than once. If a hacker gets ahold of one of your passwords, they could gain access to anything that uses that password. By using 

different passwords, you minimize the potential damage a hacker can do. 

Use a Strong Password

A strong password is one that is difficult for hackers to guess.

  • The Key is to have a LONG password rather than a "complicated" password.

  • Don't use any part of your name, birth date, family member's name, or pet's name in your password.

  • Don't use sequential numbers in your password.

  • Don't use "password", "123456", "abcdef", or anything of the sort.

Don't Post Personal Information

Keep personal information of students and faculty off of public school cites. This includes:

  • Home addresses

  • Personal phone numbers

  • Social media accounts

Keep Zoom Information Secure

Don't post zoom codes on public school cites. Zoom codes should be emailed out instead. You could have a password for each zoom room and change it frequently (1-2 weeks). 

Use School Emails Only for School Related Work

School emails should only be used to do school work with. Don't sign up for outside of school things with your school email. 

Don't Click on Suspicious Links or Emails

NEVER click on a link in an email that you don't recognize. Think about who is sending you the email, what the email is for, and why they want you to click on the link. If anything seems weird or "off", do not click the link! If a link has a spelling error, do not click on it!

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If there is a valid reason to be clicking on the link, you can usually find out by emailing the person back or searching for the cite separately and investigating. 

Keep Software Updated

Update your software whenever new updates are available. Updates often protect your device from a cyber attack that you were previously vulnerable to. 

Report Anything Suspicious Right Away!

Make sure to report anything that does happen, looks suspicious, or makes you uncomfortable right away. It's okay if you made a mistake and you should always report it.

About This Website

This website was created by Tans Rosen, student council president at Katz Yeshiva High School and trained cyber security through KnowBe4. The purpose of the site is to educate students and schools about ways to help protect themselves from cyber attacks. 

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