K-12 cybersecurity: Protecting schools from cyber threats | Guest Mike Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson leads the digital forensics and incident response team at Avertium. The team is dedicated to helping clients investigate and recover from IT security incidents daily. Wilkinson talks about threat research, the threat of Vice Society, how K-12 cybersecurity can improve and much more. – Get your FREE cybersecurity training resources: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/free– View Cyber Work Podcast transcripts and additional episodes: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/podcast0:00 - Digital forensics and incident response 3:12 - Getting interested in computers6:00 - How had digital forensics changed over the years9:03 - Handling overwhelming amounts of data12:53 - The threat of Vice Society 17:20 - Why is Vice Society targeting K-12?19:55 - How to minimize damage from data leaks24:25 - How schools can improve cybersecurity25:54 - What schools should do if cyberattacked 31:36 - How to work in threat research and intelligence34:42 - Learn more about Avertium36:40 - Learn more about Mike Wilkinson37:08 - OutroAbout InfosecInfosec believes knowledge is power when fighting cybercrime. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and privacy training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. It’s our mission to equip all organizations and individuals with the know-how and confidence to outsmart cybercrime. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.