Why Christian Schools Must Prioritize Cybersecurity

“Our children don’t have credit scores, but they have names and data.” — Mark Zockoll

 

“Seventy percent of educators have never changed their password.” — Mark Zockoll 

 

Welcome to the Teacher Edition Podcast with host Jenny Copeland. In this episode, Jenny invites Mark Zockoll and Matthew George to share their knowledge on a topic which often gets pushed toward the bottom of the list of things to worry about — cybersecurity within our schools. Despite the misconception that private Christian schools are low-level targets, cybersecurity threats are real and significant. Having awareness and utilizing proactive tools are increasing in importance.  

 

Important Topics Discussed: 

• The importance of digital asset protection in schools
• Results from a survey on cybersecurity training in Christian schools
• Practical cybersecurity measures for faculty and staff
• Affordable tools and strategies to strengthen school cybersecurity

 

Christian schools are encouraged to be intentional and purposeful about combating digital threats. Cybersecurity is not just for the IT staff, but it is for everyone within the education system. We are the gatekeepers of our students’ data and identities, and we can take steps to ensure our schools remain digitally safe.  

 

“Ignoring cybersecurity can come back to haunt schools. It’s not a matter of if, but when.” — Matt George

 

Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God’s power and grace working in you. 

 

Go do what God has called you to do!

 

For a deeper dive into cybersecurity, be sure to check out “The Christian Principal’s Podcast,” hosted by Mark Zockoll and Matthew George.  

https://www.christianprincipalspodcast.com/

 

 

About Our Guests

Mark Zockoll:

Mark holds an Ed.D. in education leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and has served in Christian school teaching and administrative capacities since 2014. Favorite among his opportunities is serving as an adjunct education faculty member for his alma mater, Maranatha Baptist University. He and his wife, Andrea Zockoll, DNP, along with their four children, call the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland home. The Zockolls actively minister at their church in Salisbury, MD. 

 

Matt George:

Matt is a two-time graduate of Maranatha Baptist University, with a BS in secondary social studies education and an MA in biblical counseling. By degree and passion he is a Christian educator, and God saw fit to have him take the step into leadership at the 40+ year old ministry of Faith Baptist School in Salisbury, MD, as the school's administrator. Matt is a family man, husband to wife Jenny, and father to 3 children, along with being a history buff, church musician and song leader, and Pittsburgh fan. 

 

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