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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Posted on October 4th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

In the ever-evolving digital realm, our reliance on technology has grown immensely, encompassing everything from personal communication to business operations and critical infrastructure. With this growing dependence comes heightened cybersecurity risks, making the observance of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month…

Gaggle Earns iKeepSafe Privacy FERPA Badge

Posted on September 14th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

September 14, 2023 - iKeepSafe has awarded a FERPA privacy badge to Gaggle, a recognized leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety by proactively alerting school officials when students show signs of self-harm, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse, threats…

White House Launches Initiatives to Strengthen America’s K-12 Schools’ Cybersecurity: iKeepSafe President in Attendance

Posted on August 15th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

In our digitally connected education landscape, securing school cybersecurity has become paramount. Recent surges in cyberattacks on schools highlight the vulnerability of our education system. In response, the Biden-Harris Administration convened key leaders at the White House, including iKeepSafe President…

iKeepSafe Invited to Support National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy

Posted on August 10th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

The Biden-Harris Administration invited iKeepSafe and other education, government, and industry stakeholders to champion the new National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), a first-of-its-kind comprehensive approach aimed at addressing both immediate and long-term cyber workforce needs. NCWES has the…

Parents: How to Find and Maintain Healthy Cyberbalance

Posted on July 22nd, 2023 by Emily Ensign

Finding and maintaining a healthy cyberbalance is a challenge in a connected culture where virtually we can go anywhere, see anyone, and do anything at the touch of a screen. Technology does not have to distract us. Device settings, reminders…

Gabb's Product Lineup Earns Children's Online Privacy Protection Award

Posted on June 12th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

June 12, 2023 —Gabb’s MyGabb Parent app and full product line—Gabb Watch 2, Gabb Phone, and Gabb Phone Plus—have been awarded the iKeepSafe COPPA badge in recognition of their alignment with iKeepSafe’s guidelines surrounding the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act…

Striking a Healthy Balance: Helping Your Kids Navigate Screen Time this Summer

Posted on May 30th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

In this digital age, it has become increasingly challenging for parents to help their children strike a healthy balance between online and offline activities. With the school year coming to a close, it's crucial to find ways to guide your…

CALL FOR SPEAKER PROPOSALS NOW OPEN!

Posted on April 27th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

THE 2023 NICE (NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION) K12 CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION CONFERENCE The NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Call for Speaker Proposals will open today, April 27, and run until 11:59 pm PST on July 14,…

JASON Learning Earns iKeepSafe COPPA and FERPA Privacy Certification

Posted on April 18th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

April 18, 2022— JASON Learning has been assessed and awarded the iKeepSafe FERPA and COPPA Privacy badges in recognition of its alignment with iKeepSafe’s best practice guidelines surrounding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online…

Inspirit Earns iKeepSafe COPPA and FERPA Privacy Certification

Posted on April 13th, 2023 by Emily Ensign

April 13, 2023—Inspirit has been assessed and awarded the iKeepSafe FERPA and COPPA Privacy badges in recognition of its alignment with iKeepSafe’s best practice guidelines surrounding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection…

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