“This course has proven to be a valuable resource for improving knowledge and skills in network cybersecurity. Firstly, the improved cybersecurity knowledge and skills acquired through the course empower IT staff to better understand and address cybersecurity threats more effectively. Additionally, the course enables IT staff to implement security measures within the school district's network infrastructure.”

“It’s actually nerve-wracking to know how clever nefarious actors are and what I need to do to try and stay ahead of them. The training also increased the bond our Montana group of School Technologists holds. We feel totally comfortable reaching out to each other and asking all sorts of questions without fear of judgment, and requesting assistance on the latest bills and proposals. This is invaluable.”

“I would like to end my evaluation by expressing my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in these courses. Though some of the courses were a refresher, it was an amazing opportunity to fill in some holes in knowledge/experience and gain a deeper perspective into why we do what we do.”

"Taking a deeper dive, especially into the Risk Policies and Security controls was especially helpful. Overall I think the training completed helped me towards my goal of enhancing my understanding in key areas of IT and cybersecurity. As a result of this training, I am better equipped to navigate the complexities of IT management and cybersecurity within the school district.”

“The Student Data Privacy Governance course felt like something that should be a mandatory material for anyone working in, near, or with K-12 environments. The course provided a wealth of knowledge and steps that need to be taken to address potential holes in the student data privacy protection process."

“In a landscape of liabilities, this course benefits my district by providing me with knowledge that they weren’t able to offer themselves. Student data privacy isn’t just one person’s responsibility, but having someone that understands the expectations and the liability that these issues present can be crucial in staying ahead of any possible legal or procedural speed bumps.”

“Though we do everything we can, there are many boxes that can remain unchecked in the “just get it done” environment of IT. We are doing a lot of things correctly, but the course showed that we can do a better job of implementing more official procedures and remaining up-to-date with what is expected of us. The largest area that this course improved my knowledge lies in the breakdown of regulations and policies.”

“The completed training benefits my employer because it provided me with training and knowledge on ways to make our network more secure and assisted in adding to our Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan. It opened up the discussion for creating policies or items that need to be added to our handbook to help increase our security."