School is back in session — and adversaries have already done their homework.

They know educational institutions often lack the resources and expertise to keep up with the wave of ransomware, data extortion and other attacks pummeling their systems. Cristian and Adam examine why schools are a common target, the threats they face and how they can best defend themselves. In this episode, we also hear from special guest Jason Rooks, CIO at Parkway School District, who shares his perspective on fighting modern threats and creating a culture of cybersecurity.

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There are five crucial security components security teams must consider for securing educational environments to allow them to have visibility, threat detection and response capabilities to stop adversaries. Download this eBook to learn about CrowdStrike’s expanded partnership with Google covering these components: 5 Easy Steps for School Cybersecurity .

Watch this on-demand CrowdCast to hear about the major ways that ransomware has evolved and understand how modern endpoint security solutions outsmart adversaries: Ransomware Isn’t Dead, It’s Growing Up: How to Evolve Your Defenses at Pace