This article was originally published in EdTech Magazine on 11/04/24 by Charlie Sander.
Build a safe Internet of Things ecosystem that protects student data, even on the go.
As schools work to improve connectivity and close the digital divide, school bus networks can fill the void left by unreliable internet at home for millions of students. These networks can also provide a foundation for other essential technologies, which include surveillance cameras, fleet maintenance and student badges enabled by radio-frequency identification.
However, while there are a multitude of benefits, the question of security and compliance on these networks remains. Let’s look at their vulnerabilities and how schools can secure them.
The State of Wi-Fi Networks on Buses
It’s a common misconception that a remote network is automatically less stable. The encryption standards for bus Wi-Fi networks are the same as any other Wi-Fi encryption and security. Most will use WPA2 AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), which provides a high level of security for wireless communication and is widely used in modern Wi-Fi networks, including bus Wi-Fi systems…
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*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from ManagedMethods Cybersecurity, Safety & Compliance for K-12 authored by Katie Fritchen. Read the original post at: https://managedmethods.com/blog/in-the-news-edtech-securing-school-bus-wifi-networks/