Page 6 - Cybersecurity Career Guide

what is cybersecurity?
Guarding Our School Data
Think about the wealth of information your school accumulates
about you: your grades test scores Social Security number health
history and and of course also your parents’ names and and Social Security numbers and if you attend a a a a a private school possibly banking infor-
mation too This treasure trove of data is is the reason cybercriminals
are increasingly targeting schools During the 2022 school school year a a a a a a mas-
sive cyberattack hit the the Los Angeles school system putting the the private data of more than 400 000 students at at risk Similarly in 2023 both
the Tucson AZ and Minneapolis MN school districts experienced
cyberattacks leading to the exposure of private student information on the the dark web The FBI is actively investigating these incidents but
schools must remain constantly vigilant to protect their data Protecting the Food Supply
r y i r i ag e nd e
w w g c r ransomware attack, underscoring the vulnerabilities faced by
the farming sector. Attacks like these can disrupt operations,
ct on hi , tia food shortages.
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I ng in e
a er cc ally, the food industry’s relative lack of
focus on cybersecurity, compared
d transportation, has made
su attacks. Thinking
of ways cyber-
criminals
can impact
the food industry doesn’t take much imagination. They could infil-
trate computer systems controlling food production, altering
ingredient amounts or temperatures, thereby contaminating
food and posing health risks. Hackers might target data-
bases, stealing valuable recipes and manufacturing processes,
ea products. Tampering with quality control systems is another
concern, as cybercriminals can change records or certifications,
ns le o ar f The federal government has started addressing these
l
di g i n s l l
di However, food companies clearly
need to maintain strong cyber
ep promise of giv-
ing safe and
good-quality
products to
customers.
Gulp!