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A brief by CDT's Civic Tech team, entitled "Preserving Student Privacy and Well-Being When Conducting Mental Health Surveys." White document on a dark grey background.

Preserving Student Privacy and Well-Being When Conducting Mental Health Surveys
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Enhancing Privacy and Security through Robust Access Management
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Prevention and Mitigation of Successful Phishing Attacks
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Responsible Technology Training Series for Education Practitioners
CDT submitted comments to the White House's Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) that highlights how biometrics impact disabled people. White document on a dark grey background.

CDT Comments to OSTP Highlight How Biometrics Impact Disabled People
Graphic for CDT's short module on ransomeware in education, including best practices for prevention & mitigation. Blue background with white text. Blue and black backpack surrounded by a blue and purple data trail.

Short Training Module: Ransomware in Schools
Graphic for CDT's short module on cyberinsurance and cybersecurity in schools, including the prioritization of impactful practices. Blue background with white text. Blue and black backpack surrounded by a blue and purple data trail.

Short Training Module: Cyberinsurance and Cybersecurity
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Combatting Identify Fraud in Government Benefits Programs: Government Agencies Tackling Identity Fraud Should Look to Cybersecurity Methods, Avoid AI-Driven Approaches that Can Penalize Real Applicants
Caption: All four members of CDT’s Equity in Civic Tech team (from left to right: Hugh, Elizabeth, Hannah, Cody) met together for the first time in November 2021 for a team retreat.

Looking Forward to the New Year: Reflections from the Equity in Civic Technology Project
Blue student backpack, with a multi-color trail of data coming from the open top of the bag and encircling it. White CDT logo to the left, "Student Privacy" in blue to the right, and a bright purple background.

The K-12 Cybersecurity Act is an Opportunity for Engagement
Blue student backpack, with a multi-color trail of data coming from the open top of the bag and encircling it. White CDT logo to the left, "Student Privacy" in blue to the right, and a bright purple background.

Ransomware is Still Plaguing Schools: What Can They Do About It?
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Examining NIST’s Latest Approach to Managing Bias in AI