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What Ontario’s School Boards Need to Know As Ontario’s school boards prepare for 2026, cybersecurity has emerged as a strategic priority. The threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with attackers leveraging […]

The Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) has emerged as a provincial leader in advancing digital literacy and cyber awareness, setting a model for school boards across Ontario. Anchored by its […]

After more than a year of consultation across Ontario’s education sector, ECNO is proud to launch its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.   This plan reflects the voices of our members, partners, and leaders, […]

Some of Ontario’s most prominent women leaders in K-12 IT are joining forces to inspire the next generation of female technology professionals. Through the Women in IT Networking and STEM […]

Cyber threats are not just IT issues—they pose significant risks to all levels and stakeholders of school boards. Recent incidents, including network disruptions and staff unknowingly surrendering passwords in phishing […]

Cyberattacks on K–12 schools are rising fast, making cybersecurity a shared responsibility—not just an IT issue. Ontario’s school boards are urged to build a cyber aware culture where everyone, from […]

ECNO Executive Director Wayne Toms has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2025. Wayne shared his decision with the Board of Directors and ECNO members at the June Conference. This […]

The Unmistakable Need for TPRM in K-12 Education The digital transformation of Ontario’s K-12 education system is undeniable. School boards increasingly depend on a wide array of third-party vendors for […]

This year’s cybersecurity trends reflect the need for more focused cybersecurity programs that emphasize business continuity and collaborative risk management.  School Board leadership need to ensure that their Board IT […]

In an era where IT departments struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of technological change, participation is growing quickly in a new ECNO service that helps school boards […]

Established in 2019, the ECNO Security Solutions (ESS) service was created to assist K-12 School Boards in Ontario by enhancing their internal IT Security teams with agile access to additional […]