Maria Worthen<p>The <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/FCC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FCC</span></a> is considering the addition of <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cybersecurity</span></a> services to <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/ERate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ERate</span></a>, the program that provides discounted/free <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/broadband" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>broadband</span></a> connectivity and infrastructure to educational institutions. Specifically, the proposal would add "advanced or next-generation firewalls and services, as well as other network security services,” to its eligible services list. This is a critical enhancement to the program and I encourage anyone who agrees to send a message of support during the public comment period, due by Feb. 13. More info here:<br><a href="https://thejournal.com/articles/2022/12/15/fcc-invites-comments-on-proposals-to-add-cybersecurity-services-to-erate-program.aspx?s=the_it_151222&oly_enc_id=4291J6399167D6I" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">thejournal.com/articles/2022/1</span><span class="invisible">2/15/fcc-invites-comments-on-proposals-to-add-cybersecurity-services-to-erate-program.aspx?s=the_it_151222&oly_enc_id=4291J6399167D6I</span></a></p><p><a href="https://lor.sh/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>education</span></a> <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/edutooters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>edutooters</span></a> <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/networksecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>networksecurity</span></a> <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/edpolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>edpolicy</span></a> <a href="https://lor.sh/tags/educationpolicy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>educationpolicy</span></a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/edutooters" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>edutooters</span></a></span></p>