I love learning. I love teaching. As a teacher at CKHS for over ten years--I have so many wonderful things to say; however, when I brought concerns to the DIS directly regarding security of my account--I realized we were missing some important procedural updates that are necessary in any 21st century public organization (not business :)). In fact, my account was accessed from countries involved in current wars, as well as a few states in US. This fraud continued for almost three years before I made them finally respond (which was not received well). In fact, when I found hundreds of files from a local elementary school in my private account--I was sooo incredibly worried. To this day, there has been no follow-up or resolution to what I believe to be a significant and dangerous security breach that could potentially affect student data and information that was attached to my account. As AP coordinator, Highly-Capable mentor, Intervention Specialist, ELA District lead, and AViD teacher (as well as full-time English teacher), I had a lot of information in my account that could have been exploited. In addition to informing the District at every turn, I also sent letters to NEA, Congress reps in WA, as well as White House officials. Right now, student data can be sold on the deep web for $1200 according to some of computer science research. As the ToR browser contains about 90% of the current data in world browser, whereas it only comprises a portion of what is seen. I realize that internet security is confusing and easy to ignore--it must not be left unattended when students are working on free platforms like Google Suites, etc. Their information can be stolen and used, which worries me both as a parent and teacher. My goal for this review is to publically call for more accountability in this area. I hesitate to even guess as to how and why the information was accessed in the first place, and what the potential damages may be found for students and staff in future years. Again, there is so much to celebrate with this institution of "excellence." I was shocked at the negligence in what I believe to be a vital part of any organization. Thank you for reading! In truth partnership, Katherine Lane read more

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