North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is actively working with school districts across the state in response to a data breach involving the PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS). 

Categories: Cybersecurity, Education, Other

Infostealers are typically compact and have limited functionality compared to other malware, allowing them to execute quickly, steal data, and self-delete.

PowerSchool has identified a nationwide breach involving their customer support portal, PowerSource. PowerSchool has assured North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) that the incident has been contained, and they are working closely with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to address the situation.

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) EduTech is driving innovation to kick off Hour of Code, a series of statewide school visits during Computer Science Education Week, officially proclaimed by Gov. Burgum for December 9-15, 2024, in North Dakota.

Categories: Broadband, Feature Stories

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has formally certified the results of North Dakota’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process, and the State has publicly posted the BEAD eligible locations on its website. 

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity

Yates was recognized for his leadership in the Joint Cybersecurity Operations Command Center and his work to improve consistency in the state’s cybersecurity responses to better protect the data of citizens, agencies and team members.

Categories: Feature Stories, Cybersecurity, Education

Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Dakota to encourage residents and businesses around the state to safeguard their digital environments against sophisticated and widespread threats.