NS HelpDesk Manager Jenny Sebbas serves as our CyberSecurity Awareness Month Chairperson. Jenny was so kind to answer some questions about her plans for this year.
Jenny: CyberSecurity Awareness Month offers an opportunity to share simple steps on online best practices. CyberSecurity can be overwhelming, but knowing just a few recommendations can help staff and students avoid future distress. I like to think of it in the sports terms of being on offense instead of defense.
Kristin: What do you have planned for this year?
Jenny: In the past, we’ve done initiatives such as visiting school staff meetings to provide in-person training to celebrate the month with district weekly initiatives and prizes. This year, we will take a more widespread approach and work towards how best to help our staff stay on offense throughout the year. The Indiana Department of Education paid for a CyberSecurity Awareness platform known as KnowBe4. It is the world’s largest integrated platform for security awareness training combined with simulated phishing attacks. We have used their simulation and training for several years to help staff identify what a phishing email looks like and how best to report it. The vendor also includes a drama video series titled The Inside Man. The NS Technology Department staff previewed the first season. We had a lot of positive feedback on the series and have thought about sharing it with the district. Whether it be a video series or a phishing campaign, I’m always looking for ways to bring clarity and ease when sharing about CyberSecurity.
Kristin: How have you addressed the topic of cybersecurity with your kids at home?
Jenny: We have open discussions. 🙂
Kristin: What is the biggest misconception about cybersecurity in Noblesville Schools?
Jenny: I don’t believe there are cybersecurity misconceptions in Noblesville Schools. Our staff is doing great at reporting emails and concerns as they see them. In the recent simulated phishing campaign, we dropped our phish-prone average from 7.3% to 5.1% in just one year. Our district is under the education industry average of 5.4%. I’m thankful that staff has been receptive to the phishing campaigns and are trying their best to respond with all the information that comes at them.
Kristin: What do you have planned for this year?
Jenny: In the past, we’ve done initiatives such as visiting school staff meetings to provide in-person training to celebrate the month with district weekly initiatives and prizes. This year, we will take a more widespread approach and work towards how best to help our staff stay on offense throughout the year. The Indiana Department of Education paid for a CyberSecurity Awareness platform known as KnowBe4. It is the world’s largest integrated platform for security awareness training combined with simulated phishing attacks. We have used their simulation and training for several years to help staff identify what a phishing email looks like and how best to report it. The vendor also includes a drama video series titled The Inside Man. The NS Technology Department staff previewed the first season. We had a lot of positive feedback on the series and have thought about sharing it with the district. Whether it be a video series or a phishing campaign, I’m always looking for ways to bring clarity and ease when sharing about CyberSecurity.
Kristin: How have you addressed the topic of cybersecurity with your kids at home?
Jenny: We have open discussions. 🙂
Kristin: What is the biggest misconception about cybersecurity in Noblesville Schools?
Jenny: I don’t believe there are cybersecurity misconceptions in Noblesville Schools. Our staff is doing great at reporting emails and concerns as they see them. In the recent simulated phishing campaign, we dropped our phish-prone average from 7.3% to 5.1% in just one year. Our district is under the education industry average of 5.4%. I’m thankful that staff has been receptive to the phishing campaigns and are trying their best to respond with all the information that comes at them.
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