News and Updates

Cyber Tip of the Day: Most data breaches involve social engineering. Remember that cyber criminals are targeting YOU as much as your computer.

October 21, 2024, 2-3pm ET: Cybersecurity Awareness Month Fireside Chat. In observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SPPO and partners will discuss cybersecurity considerations, from data breach detection and prevention, to evaluating cybersecurity protections. 

In November 2024, SPPO will host a three-day National Fall Webinar Series. See event details and registration information below. 

• Day 1: FERPA 101 and Data Security Best Practices, November 6, 2024, 2-4pm ET covers the basics of FERPA and provides training on current data security best practices for education data systems.
• Day 2: FERPA 201 and Transparency, November 13, 2024, 2-4pm ET dives into scenarios faced by schools and districts and highlights PTAC’s research on transparency.
• Day 3: Incident Response and Vetting Educational Technology, November 20, 2024, 2-4pm ET leads participants through a simulated data breach and explores how to assess online educational technology for privacy protections and general FERPA compliance.