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2025 Missouri High School Cybersecurity Winners Announced
Columbia, MO - Feb. 6, 2025: The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) congratulates the winners of this year's annual Missouri High School...
Don’t Just “Google it”
“Google” is now a term embedded in our language and s iroutinely used. As with all routines, we may become complacent on how we...
Quantum Threats to Cybersecurity
Today, most data is protected using public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption. Once Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQCs) are available, decryption can take place in real time.
Creative Coders: Bringing CS to Middle Schools
Urban Arts introduces Creative Coders, a free STEAM program designed for Title 1 middle schools to inspire the next generation of tech leaders.
Defining "Reasonable Cybersecurity"
State laws, legal cases, grant requirements, cyber insurance, and those impacted by data exposure all may refer to the term “reasonable cybersecurity” when...
Decoding the Headlines: Keeping National News Literacy Week Momentum Going
WHAT IS NEWS LITERACY?
News literacy means being able to understand and evaluate the news you see, read, or hear....
A Stitch in Time: Why Patching Should Be on Your Schedule.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, vigilance is paramount. While firewalls and intrusion detection systems form a strong first line of defense, they...
Higher Education Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference
The Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference (A&OER) planning committee invites you to the 6th annual virtual conference! The MO A&OER Conference...
REAL Impact
In collaboration with other publicly funded agencies, the Remote Electronic Access for Libraries (REAL) Program, managed by the Missouri State Library, strives to...
State of Missouri Discontinuing Cybersecurity Blacklist Portal
The State of Missouri’s Office of Cybersecurity has announced the end of publishing their blacklists, as it poses a security risk. Over the...
Beware of the 'ishing'
Social Engineering is the use of deception in order to manipulate the victim into performing an action for fraudulent purposes. The bad actor...
Google Workspace Updates
At MOREnet, we are committed to keeping our members informed about the latest developments that may impact their technology experience. Recently, we received...
Share your Expertise: MOREnet Annual Conference Call for Presenters is Open
We are looking for presenters who can share real-world, innovative technology uses in academia and public sector. Attendees have asked to hear about...
CIS Critical Controls Version 8.1
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) has long been respected for it's framework of critical security controls. Released in 2008, it's purpose was...
Six School Districts to Compete in Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge Finals
We are pleased to announce the teams advancing to the live, in-person finals of the 2025 Missouri High School Cybersecurity Challenge, a statewide event designed to both inspire and showcase the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
Revolutionizing MOREnet Missouri Libraries with REAL Funding
When Frankie Lea Hannan moved from the Carolina Coast to become the director of the Riverside Regional Library system in southeastern Missouri, she was excited for the challenge of leading a six-branch system that spanned three counties.
Data Privacy Day - January 28, 2025: You Have the Power to Take Charge of Your Data
As more data is stored in the cloud or transferred to third parties, how can...
Ask the Expert Webinar Series Kicks Off Jan. 28
We’re excited to kick off our Ask the Expert webinar series on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. with Ramah Hawley. Since Jan. 28...
Bandwidth Upgrades? Don’t Miss the E-Rate Filing Window!
It is a great time to begin thinking about your bandwidth needs for the upcoming fiscal year through June 2026. The actual E-Rate...