Reflection: Using the events identified in the discussion board “Research and id

Reflection:
Using the events identified in the discussion board “Research and identify networking groups and gatherings related to field of study” write a reflection of your attendance.
This reflection writing is to be performed after having attended a Cyber Security event, if you have not attended a Cyber Security event then you won’t have the material/experience needed to do a reflection.
Reflective writing is:
your response to experiences, opinions, events or new information
your response to thoughts and feelings
a way of exploring your learning
an opportunity to gain self-knowledge
a way to achieve clarity and better understanding of what you are learninga chance to develop and reinforce writing skills
a way of making meaning out of what you study
Reflective writing is not:
just conveying information, instruction or argument
pure description, though there may be descriptive elements
straightforward decision or judgement (e.g. about whether something is right or wrong, good or bad)
simple problem-solving
a summary of course notes
a standard university essay
Using the list of what is reflective writing versus what it is not. Write up a paper reflecting on the event you decided to attend. Extra credit will be given for those papers that also have proof of writing center critique.
This reflective writing is a time to write down what aspects of your cyber event seemed daunting, and exciting. Did this event make you rethink your career path, did you learn about a niche within cyber you would like to explore? Did you find out where you want to bolster your skill set? All of these thoughts/reflections should be included in your paper.
Note: Do not ask about a length requirement your reflection will be proof enough, we have all read papers that show time and thoughtfulness versus a rushed attempt with little depth.
Tip: Use this reflection to start thinking of how you want to align yourself professionally. Do you want to always be hands on keyboard, do you want to take more of a program management route, do you want to be a team lead, or a team mate?
Here is the event: Organised by
Norfolk & Suffolk Constabulary Cybercrime Unitspeaker: Greg Porter cyber professional
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyber-security-and-introduction-to-cyber-choices-school-staff-tickets-403988820437
Details:The number of schools identifying cyber security breaches or attacks is rising.
Tailored to meet the needs of education professionals and designed to be easy to be easy to access with no technical knowledge, this course is suitable for all school staff. Educate your staff in identifying cyber threats and how to mitigate them, no matter their role in school – they all play a part.
Improving cyber resilience will reduce the impact of cyber attacks and breaches, and increase the ability of your school to deliver education continuously, and to carry out school business effectively in the event of a cyber incident.
This cyber awareness course is designed to form part of a culture change from the acceptance of inevitable cyber threat to a proactive and responsive staff, empowered to protect your school.
The training covers the importance of cyber security in an education setting, how attacks might happen including the most common types of cyber attack, and covers key areas with simple security measures that staff can take to mitigate risk.
By the end of the course staff should be able to:
Understand what a cyber incident is
Recognise the areas of highest risk and learn how to reduce them
Understand what to do if they are concerned or notice a potential threat
Education Data Hub staff all come from schools backgrounds, so this training is designed with the busy schedules of school staff in mind, and includes various start-times throughout the day – we know that convenience is key. Evening sessions are also included to appeal to governors and staff who are simply unable to make time during the day.
83% of schools have experienced a cyber incident*, yet only 41% have a business continuity plan, 4% have no backup and 61% had not tested or verified their backup. Despite these figures, 100% recognised that their school could not function or safeguard pupils effectively without crucial operational systems.
LGfL’s Cyber Security Schools Audit 2019.School staff are always busy and unfortunately this is one of the reasons the sector is targeted by cyber criminals. Statistics from Cyber Security Schools Audit 2019 & 2022 shows that while cyber security is a concern for schools, it’s not an easy fix.”78% of schools have suffered a cyber incident” (2022)
“73% of schools have received a fraudulent email” (2022)
“75% of schools in the East of England have received fraudulent emails” (2019)
“92% of schools would welcome more cyber security awareness training for staff.” (2019)
This short webinar is designed to highlight basic cyber security advice that will help individual members of school staff improve their personal cyber security and by extension that of their school.The session will :Highlight current trends and provide actionable steps that attendees can take.
Highlight nationally approved resources like those created for the education sector by the National Cyber Security Centre.
Introduce the National Crime Agency’s Cyber Choices Programme.
Highlight free local Police resources that can support the school further in this area.