The use of the internet inside of the classroom has been a controversial topic for a long time, but with all that is going on right now, is more a reality than ever, so classroom security should be part of daily conversation.
You and your students will be connected at the center, so you must know how to be protected them.
Is your school network secure?
Your school’s network is probably the primary way you and your students access the Internet.
It can also be a way to block certain unsafe or inappropriate websites and improve the cybersecurity of your center. Unfortunately, it could also be vulnerable to breaches that could put them at risk.
Students can go online and access blocked websites in many ways.
Some students can use a VPN, proxy, or special browser to bypass the measures of the school network.
These tools could help them unblock certain websites and access inappropriate content in your classroom, which could be dangerous and disruptive.
Now that you are aware of how students can overcome blockages in the school’s network, you can work with technology professionals to prevent them from doing so.
You can also keep an eye out in case you discover that your students are viewing inappropriate content in class.
Also, if your school network is not password protected, it could be even less secure.
Hackers often enter public Wi-Fi networks in search of users’ data and attempt to take control of their devices.
This could leave you, your students, and administrators vulnerable to malicious attacks.
Sadly, there are many risks that you and your students may face daily, and, more sadly, these risks increase daily.
Not a new topic
In fact, in September 2018, the FBI issued a public statement warning about the growing cybersecurity risks facing schools.
The FBI claimed that the collection of sensitive information in schools “could present unique opportunities for criminals” and could lead to “social engineering, bullying, tracking, identity theft or other attacks on young people.”
There is no doubt that you and your students face cybersecurity risks if your school network is not secured.
If it’s an open network, you can work with administrators and IT professionals to make it more secure.
Some tips
To get a more secure class, we recommend:
- Adding a password to your school’s wi-fi and changing it every three months.
- Get a firewall and set some rules on how and when students can access.
- Integrate technology on your lessons. If you can see what your students are doing you can guide them.
- Teach students on how to recognize risk behaivor on line.
- Change your passwords frecuently and never revealed them.
- Be aware that your students know more about the internet than you, but you know more about live. Learn from each other.
It could also be helpful for the center to hire a cybersecurity professional to establish advanced anti-hacking systems, and tips on how to make your class secure.
