Keep Your Students and Children Safe: Videoconferencing and Online Platforms How to use videoconferencing tools and online platforms safely Implementing safe practices for videoconferencing and other online platforms is key for keeping students safe online as school districts continue to conduct virtual learning. As part of the 2021 "Virtual School" Cybersecurity Campaign, the School Safety program has outlined key behaviors to implement safe practices while videoconferencing and using online platforms. How to Safely Use Videoconferencing Tools: Schools and school districts must balance the convenience, usability, speed, and stability of online platforms with increasing risks to both school IT networks and individual users. Follow these tips to keep your students safe: - Only use school/district-approved tools.
- Secure your meeting for attendees.
- Only share data necessary to accomplish your meeting's goals, consistent with privacy and legal guidance from your school or district.
- Take precautions to avoid unintentionally revealing information and to ensure your home network is secure.
Videoconferencing and Online Platform Resources Click the image above to watch CISA's video on video call safety. Learn more about how to safely use videoconferencing tools and online platforms by visiting the COVID-19 Resources page on SchoolSafety.gov. You can also follow @SchoolSafetyGov on Twitter for resources on additional cybersecurity information and other school safety topics. The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse is a federal government interagency collaboration comprised of the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice to provide a comprehensive and centralized location for federal school safety resources. The Clearinghouse reviews, collects, and distributes guidance, tools, best practices, and actionable recommendations to improve safety and security within school communities. Learn more at SchoolSafety.gov. |
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