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Could Zero-Trust Architecture Help K-12 Schools Fend Off Ransomware Attacks?

EdTech, February 16th, 2023

Zero trust is not a panacea for school cybersecurity, but it can definitely help in some areas.

Starting in May 2021, zero-trust network and security architectures became a requirement for federal government IT teams. With some K-12 IT experts looking to the feds for best practices and inspiration, it's natural to ask how zero trust can help with ransomware and other cyberthreats.

How Does Zero Trust Help Schools Rethink Cybersecurity?

Zero trust is new approach to security in which every network, every bit of traffic, every user and every system is considered a potential threat that should not be trusted.

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