Cybersecurity Leadership: Protecting Student Data in an Era of Increasing Threats

Districts face an unprecedented number of cyber threats while juggling limited budgets, staffing shortages, and growing technology demands. In this interactive round table discussion, district technology leaders will tackle the biggest challenges in protecting student data and strengthening cybersecurity. Together, we will explore today's threat landscape, common vulnerabilities in K-12 environments, strategies for reducing risk, and how leaders balance security with instructional needs. Rather than a traditional presentation, this facilitated conversation fosters peer-to-peer learning as participants share lessons learned and successful initiatives. You will gain insight into how other districts prioritize cybersecurity investments, address vulnerabilities, improve incident preparedness, and build a culture of security awareness. Whether you are building a program from the ground up or advancing an existing strategy, you will leave with fresh perspectives, new professional connections, discussion resources, and actionable ideas to bring back to your leadership team.