Cybersecurity For K-12: A Guide To Avoid Classroom Disruption

Cybersecurity incidents pose a growing threat to K-12 classrooms. Despite the numerous benefits technology has brought to education, third-party online services introduce risks such as identity theft and an education held hostage for ransom.
Traditional cybersecurity measures are proving insufficient against the latest threats. This session delves into the evolving cyber threat landscape targeting K-12 institutions, highlighting how attackers circumvent common defenses.
Participants will learn about the limitations of traditional cybersecurity defenses and how they can be easily strengthened without straining budgets or hiring specialized skills. The goal is to equip educators and IT professionals with practical, actionable steps to safeguard K-12 communities from modern cyberattacks, ensuring uninterrupted learning environments.