Last week, something big happened that could have been a real problem for schools all over the United States. A company called CrowdStrike, which is like a security guard for computer networks, had a big outage. That means for a while, their system that protects school computers from hacks and viruses wasn’t working.
Luckily, the timing was pretty good because most schools were not open. Kids were on summer break, so they weren’t using school computers much. If this had happened during the school year, it could have been a much bigger deal. Teachers might not have been able to give lessons, students could have missed important work, and all the important data the schools keep could have been at risk.
Even though the outage happened when school wasn’t in session, it still showed how important it is for schools to have a good plan for when technology goes wrong. Just like how schools have fire drills and teach kids what to do in an emergency, they also need to have a plan for tech problems. They need to know how to keep teaching and learning going, even if their computers aren’t working right.
This situation with CrowdStrike shows that anything can happen, and that schools need to be ready. And that’s where a group like Diversified Outlook Group can help. They’re experts at coming up with plans for when unexpected tech problems happen. They can help schools make sure they’re prepared, teach them how to protect their information, and keep education moving forward, no matter what.
If you’re a school or district that wants to get better at handling tech problems, or if you just want to learn more about how to keep your network safe, you can reach out to Diversified Outlook Group. Just send an email to support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com. They’re ready to help make sure that when tech troubles happen, the impact on education is as small as possible.
To read more about what happened with CrowdStrike and school districts, click on this link: www.nextgov.com/cybersecurity/2024/07/summer-only-sessions-helped-blunt-crowdstrike-outage-impact-us-schools/398343/.
