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Will Facial Recognition Technology Make Schools Safer?

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024Tim Dimoff

Facial recognition technology in schools is a hotly debated topic. Some see it as a powerful tool to prevent potential violence, while others view it as a severe violation of privacy and civil rights. This raises the question: is it a good idea to make schools safe? The answer may be yes, but only with proper planning, implementation, and management. What is Electronic Facial Recognition? It’s a biometric system that uses unique features of the face—such as landmarks, geometric proportions, and skin texture—to identify individuals. This data is stored electronically and compared against scanned faces for recognition and identification....

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Empower Our School Children to See Something, Say Something

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023Tim Dimoff

Would it alarm you to know there has been a school shooting in almost every state this year? While many remained unreported in the national news because there were no deaths or injuries, guns were still involved, and shots were fired. While debates about gun control continue, one aspect that demands immediate attention is empowering students and school administrators to take proactive steps to ensure their safety....

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7 Cybersecurity Threats Every K-12 School Faces

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022Tim Dimoff

Ransomware. DDoS. Phishing. Identify theft. Sadly, schools across the United States are becoming very familiar with these terms. Recent research indicates that K-12 institutions will have the highest rate of ransomware attacks of any industry in the coming years. For example, releasing sensitive student and teacher information can lead to identity theft. A hacker’s encryption of students’ grades and teachers’ lesson plans can lead to a loss of productivity (especially if they are not backed up) and thousands of taxpayer dollars being spent on replicating data that is gone. This is your opportunity to make cybersecurity a budget priority....