The university said in a press release that D2L has worked with Sinclair for many years and that Sinclair is an expert in the field.
The course was created after the White House Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 schools in August, which Sinclair and D2L attended, and covers threats to K-12 schools. Work at your own pace and expect to complete in 1-2 hours.
Sinclair University was recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and received a National Science Foundation grant to support cybersecurity education.
“Our mission is to identify needs and strive to meet them,” said Kyle Jones, dean of information technology at Sinclair Community College. “This partnership with D2L will allow us to provide local K-12 school administrators with the knowledge and skills they need to protect their students, staff, and data from cyber threats.”
Jones noted that schools store large amounts of personal information about students, staff, and families, and cybercriminals would like to access this information.
“Cyberattacks can compromise Social Security numbers, grades, and medical records,” he said. “Cyberattacks can be costly for schools, disrupting operations, and requiring data recovery efforts. Cybersecurity training can help prevent these attacks, save schools money, and protect sensitive information. and helps minimize downtime.”
This course is designed to help schools proactively respond to these threats.
“One of the most important aspects of dealing with cybersecurity issues is a willingness to learn. Today's free cybersecurity course will do its part to help us all be agile in the face of evolving threats. We believe we can do this,” said D2L President Stephen Luster.
