Datalyst Blog

Ransomware is devastating as a cyberthreat, but some industries are hurt by it more than others. One such industry is education, and universities and schools are struggling to keep up with these cyberthreats. Most even do the unthinkable in response to attacks: they pay the ransom.

The new school year has begun in some parts of the country, and it has caused a stir. With Massachusetts and Rhode Island setting guidelines for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, it looks very possible that many students are going to be able to return to school in some capacity in September. Regardless if your child’s school district opens or not, there are almost assuredly going to be times when he/she will be asked to use the computer to navigate their studies. Today, we’ll try to help you out by taking a look at what you need to know to prepare for times when your child will need to go to school from home. 

As Massachusetts strives to control the spread of COVID-19, students are at home learning remotely. While Massachusetts schools are committed to providing quality education to students, many schools are finding they are unprepared to provide the level of technical support their students need. Now more than ever, schools need to be able to leverage technology to assist their students as they adapt to the new learning environment. Here are some tools that can help your school district give your students the support they need.