Data Privacy and Security RICone Resources
RICone is a collaborative effort of the twelve Regional Information Centers in NY State to provide resources for districts to navigate Ed Law 2-d and Part 121 Regulations. Components of the RICone Data Privacy and Security Resources assist districts with inventorying software applications, training staff, and implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
RICone Resource Components:
Inventory Tool
This tool simplifies compiling of a software inventory and compliance with provisions of the New York State Parents’ Bill of Rights.
Professional Development (Online)
Web-based security awareness training that covers laws and regulations, recognizing and avoiding threats, and best practices.
Digital Digests and Blasts
Quarterly digests are available on the topic of data privacy and security featuring current information on effective strategies, best practices and leadership resources. Digital blasts provide timely information as it occurs to keep districts informed of the latest developments in the field.
Digital Debriefs
Periodic interviews with industry leaders on topics related to data privacy and security.
NIST Tool
This tool provides a means for assessing the district's current NIST Cybersecurity Framework profile against the RIC One Target Profiles for Ed Law 2-d Compliance.
Web browser and other software and/or hardware requirements as per current RIC or vendor specifications.
WNYRIC Responsibilities
- Coordinate district onboarding processes
- Host training sessions and user meetings
- Telephone and email support
The WNYRIC utilizes cost effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms.
Staff follows best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher and principal data security and privacy regulations.
Service Desk can be reached Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A representative will be available from 4:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. to assist you with calls regarding emergency situations. During all other hours and holidays, a caller will receive important information regarding coverage.