Echo SD board adopts cybersecurity policy EHB/EHBAR after ransomware preparedness discussion
Summary
The board approved policy EHB and EHBAR on cybersecurity after administrators described tabletop exercises, ESD technical support and insurance coverage through PACE; discussion emphasized the risk that attackers can lock systems and the importance of backup and training.
The Echo School District board approved policy EHB and EHBAR addressing cybersecurity and incident response after a discussion about ransomware risk and insurance coverage.
The superintendent described previous tabletop cybersecurity exercises and warned that attackers can "get you in and lock you out of your systems" and that, in some cases, an organization might face a ransom demand to restore access. "So if you want it back, then you pay," the superintendent said, explaining why the policy and technical exercises are necessary. She added the district has insurance that may cover ransom payments and noted that "our PACE insurance is going up 21 this next year," reflecting the rising costs of cyber coverage.
Board members moved and seconded adoption of EHB/EHBAR (first read shown last month) and the motion passed with ayes recorded. Administrators noted the district uses ESD services for technical support, conducts phishing-tests and staff training, and pays the ESD for a technology service that provides substantial back-end support and tabletop testing.
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