I have a confession to make. My wife is mad at me. She insists that I have been negligent about cleaning out the hallway closet. It is small, stuffed, and a mess. She is correct. However, cleaning closets is annoying and tedious, and I always have more important things to do.
Tech Tidbit – My Wife Is Mad At Me
Tech Tidbit – Lifeguards
“I wanna be a lifeguard. I want to guard your life…” -Blotto 1979 Three of my kids are certified lifeguards. Two have the elite Ellis Lifeguard certification that places like Disney and Great Wolf Lodge require, and the third has the standard Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Tech Tidbit – It is time to make some noise!
School’s out for the summer. My son graduated high school. The 4th of July is our country’s 247th birthday. It is time to make some noise! Besides the fireworks on the 4th, we must focus on configuring our networks to force attackers to be as noisy as possible.

Tech Tidbit – About those VPN Connections
“None shall pass.” -The Black Knight, Monty Python, and the Holy Grail We continue to see attacks from misconfigured VPNs. Today I want to focus on legitimate user’s who have VPN access to your networks.
Tech Tidbit – 2024-2025 – The Year of Network Visibility
Every year, we hear about the Chinese New Year, the animal featured that year, and its significance. With the start of the new school year, I would like to declare the 2024-2025 school year “The Year of Visibility.
Tech Tidbit – Beware of SEO Poisoning
I read an article today in which a judge declared that Google monopolized search. Well, that is a big duh! How long did it take the government to figure that out? Today, I will not debate the merits of Google’s status. I have a far more serious security concern to discuss.

How to Provide World-Class Protection to Your District Against Cyberattacks in a Sane and Manageable Way
We are excited to partner with NYSCATE to bring you this important upcoming webinar! New York State K-12 school districts must comply with EdLaw 2-d, which is challenging due to limited staff and resources.

CSI’s 9th Annual Cybersecurity Event Wednesday, December 4th – Register today!
Cyber risk is growing every day. CSI wants to get you the information you need to know. We invite you to spend a day learning about the cybersecurity threats and data privacy challenges facing schools today and how they could impact your district. With breakfast and lunch provided, it’s also a great way to network […]

Overview of the Cybersecurity Pilot Program – Recording Available
Great News!! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the opening of the Cybersecurity Pilot Program application window for K-12 schools and libraries.

The Advantages of Embracing Digital Transformation
Exploring the Benefits of Digitalization Digital transformation is no longer an option. It’s a necessity for school districts aiming to thrive in the modern landscape. Yet many districts find themselves grappling with the complexities of digital transformation.