Rebecca Sammons

Rebecca Sammons is an author for Today’s Modern Educator specializing in cybersecurity and digital transformation. Rebecca is a graduate of The University of Texas at Tyler.
automation, attack surface management, threat intelligence, Palo Alto Networks

The pressure on school IT leaders has become palpable as they grapple with endless waves of ransomware and cyber attacks. However, it can often feel like

Palo Alto Networks, ransomware, automation, funding, CISA

The safety and security of student and faculty data continues to be a top priority for schools as they look for ways to establish a

Many schools take advantage of the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) to provide funding for critical IT services like firewalls. A recent

Over the last few years, K-12 schools have been the top target for ransomware attacks. When combatting threat actors, school and district IT leaders can

A recent report found that K-12 schools and universities were the number one target for cyber attacks in 2022. Attacks have been on the rise

Modern classrooms integrate technology to help students to create an engaging, collaborative learning environment. During the pandemic, the use of technology to support fully remote

During the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, parents, and students moved to remote and hybrid learning environments in order to slow the spread of disease. However, this

American families are in a mental health crisis. Depression and suicide rates amongst teenagers and children are continuing to rise in wake of the pandemic.

Cybercriminals are social engineering experts who are using increasingly sophisticated techniques to manipulate people into clicking malicious links. A lack of cyber skills and awareness