ICN's May News & Updates


May 2020

News & Updates

SYBAC Applications Now Open

ICN's Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC) is a unique opportunity for high school students to research and discuss broadband and Internet topics, learn about Iowa technology companies, and discover technology careers.

Applications accepted through June 12.

Students enrolled in 10th - 12th grades during the 2020-2021 school year may apply.

Learn More & Apply

 

What Students Say About SYBAC...

"SYBAC helped me understand more of what is out there, and others opinions about what is out there.  Computer Science is so broad that you can get lost, but every month I learned more about the world and about computer science." - Cole S., 2017


Cybersecurity Resources Available

There are many resources available online to help us learn best cybersecurity practices. We know that everyone will be able to benefit from these resources for cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals, teleworkers, and kids.

Fortinet Training

Until the end of 2020, Fortinet is making all online Cybersecurity Training Courses available for free to address the skills gap.

Cybersecurity Fun

Online resources to help learn digital citizenship and safety. Games and contests can help raise cyber awareness and interest in cyber careers.

Read Cybersecurity Resources


ICN’s Response to COVID-19

Continuing to support our healthcare, education, government and public safety users. 

  • Bandwidth Increases
  • Network Security
  • Consultations
  • Bandwidth Utilization Reports
  • Service Updates
  • Customer Support

Read ICN’s Response to COVID-19

Broadband News

Secure Video Conferencing For Schools

University Offers Free Online Courses to Incoming Freshmen

Iowa City schools go virtual in first week of online instruction

Could Remote Teaching End Snow Days After COVID-19?

DHS students to begin required online learning

Closing the Homework Gap During COVID-19: Rural Operators Turn to ‘MacGyver Boxes’ and Wi-Fi Broadband

Iowa school district sends Wi-Fi vans into vulnerable communities as coronavirus keeps students home


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