White House Conducts First Cybersecurity Summit Addressing Ransomware Attacks on Schools | Tech …>
– Jace Dela Cruz
The White House will host its first-ever virtual cybersecurity summit on August 15 to increase awareness about the growing ransomware attacks targeting schools. The summit will bring together experts from government, industry, and academia, aiming to contribute to the work being done to prevent future attacks and strengthen the security of schools against cyber threats. The discussion will focus on the challenges that ransomware presents and the collective actions that need to be taken to reinforce the security of educational institutions. Participants will include top officials from the White House, National Security Council, Office of Management and Budget, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Education, Computer Emergency Readiness Team, and other government partners. The summit will offer a platform for the experts to share their perspectives on best practices to secure computing networks, implement robust data protection and privacy measures, and create contingencies in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats. The White House echoes the worry expressed by cybersecurity professionals and parents over the widespread issue of ransomware and its potential to disrupt the school systems. Reports have already indicated that ransomware attacks have forced more than 600 school districts across the US to temporarily shut down. Consequently, the White House and the Department of Education have issued an urgent warning to school districts to recognize the threat and take necessary measures to secure their systems
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