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ECNO Security Solutions Continue to Evolve in 2025
Read more: ECNO Security Solutions Continue to Evolve in 2025Established in 2019, the ECNO Security Solutions (ESS) service was created to assist K-12 School Boards in Ontario by enhancing their internal IT Security teams with agile access to additional cybersecurity knowledge, expertise, and leadership. The program rapidly expanded as the need to safeguard information, mitigate risks, and stay updated…
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Collaboration and Efficiencies: Key Advantages of ECNO Membership for Ontario’s Larger Boards
Read more: Collaboration and Efficiencies: Key Advantages of ECNO Membership for Ontario’s Larger BoardsMembership with ECNO offers clear benefits for Ontario’s smaller school boards: access to expertise, cost savings through shared services and software licensing, and staying ahead of trends via communications, committees, and the annual conference. But does ECNO provide the same value to the province’s largest school boards, which have more…
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Six Essential Privacy and Security Considerations When Using Generative AI
Read more: Six Essential Privacy and Security Considerations When Using Generative AIAs the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into educational curriculums becomes more prevalent, it is crucial to address the privacy and security considerations associated with its use. Age of Students When incorporating GenAI into the curriculum, it is essential to consider the age of the students. Younger students may not…
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Microsoft Copilot: Empowering Education with Generative AI Assistance
Read more: Microsoft Copilot: Empowering Education with Generative AI AssistanceContributed by Steven Stronach, Canadian Education Team, Microsoft Canada In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Microsoft Copilot, powered by generative AI, is designed to support educators, students, and staff within the M365 ecosystem. Let’s dive into the great features…
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Reminder: Submit your requests for VASP review
Read more: Reminder: Submit your requests for VASP reviewThe ECNO Vetting of Applications for Security and Privacy (VASP) service centrally provides professional risk assessments related to security and privacy concerns for educational digital tools and applications. This service operates on behalf of the 71 participating Ontario K-12 School Boards. Here’s how it works:Reminder: Submit your requests for VASP review VASP responds…
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Using Technology for Inclusive Educational Leadership
Read more: Using Technology for Inclusive Educational LeadershipLakhdeep Singh Dhaliwal, Four Simple Words In the rapidly digitalizing world of education, IT leaders are positioned to champion digital equity and inclusion. The role you play extends beyond technical support. You have the opportunity to pioneer strategies that ensure every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has equal…
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Cybersecurity: A Collective Responsibility for K-12
Read more: Cybersecurity: A Collective Responsibility for K-12In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just the concern of a select few—it’s a shared responsibility that extends across all levels of a K-12 School Board. From Trustees to students, each stakeholder plays a critical role in safeguarding sensitive information, maintaining privacy, and defending against cyber threats. Let’s explore…
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Five tips to help you give cyber criminals a lump of coal this holiday season
Read more: Five tips to help you give cyber criminals a lump of coal this holiday seasonThe holiday season is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers through fake websites, malicious links, fake charities, and phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate sources. Their goal is simple: get hold of your personal and financial information to compromise your data, implant malicious…
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ECNO Shared Technology Services brings education expertise to help Rainy River DSB implement advanced technology solutions
Read more: ECNO Shared Technology Services brings education expertise to help Rainy River DSB implement advanced technology solutionsWhen IT leaders at Rainy River District School Board in Fort Francis secured funding to implement Microsoft Intune endpoint management system across the board, they knew it wouldn’t be a typical project for their small team, or for their vendor contacts who had limited experience with the education sector. “We…
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Empowering Our Education Community in Cyber Security
Read more: Empowering Our Education Community in Cyber SecurityIn an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the education sector finds itself at the crossroads of innovation and vulnerability. Today, more than ever, it is crucial to prioritize information security within our schools. Ontario’s education system has been a beacon of learning and growth, but it has also become…
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ECNO Announces new Shared Technology Services Program Manager
Read more: ECNO Announces new Shared Technology Services Program ManagerECNO is pleased to announce that Mike Forgie has been appointed to the position of Shared Technology Services Program Manager Mike comes to ECNO from Simcoe County District School Board after almost a decade of service on their Technology Management team. He is a former member of the Ontario School…
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ECNO Announces New Director of Security Services
Read more: ECNO Announces New Director of Security ServicesECNO is pleased to announce veteran education technology professional and longtime ECNO member Chris Dale has been appointed to the newly created position of Director of Security Services (DSS) effective July 1, 2023. The DSS will stay up to date on the latest cyber security intelligence, including cyber threat methodologies,…