Cybersecurity

Phishing Incident Response: A District Playbook

Phishing incident response in K–12: what districts do in the first hour, day, and week—containment, communication, recovery, and lessons from…

4 weeks ago

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in Education Today

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in education is increasingly at risk as cyberattacks rise. Schools must strengthen security and transparency now.

2 months ago

Cyber Attacks on Schools: Why Hackers Target K–12

Schools are a prime target for cyber attacks. Here’s why K–12 systems are vulnerable—and what leaders can do to strengthen…

3 months ago

PowerSchool Data Breach 2025: What Schools Must Know

The 2025 PowerSchool data breach exposed student and staff records nationwide, prompting urgent K–12 cybersecurity action and legal investigations.

4 months ago

How Schools Can Teach Cybersecurity During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Practical lessons for grades 6–12 on ransomware, passwords, public Wi-Fi, cyberbullying, phishing, malware, and hacked emails—with free Science Safety modules.

5 months ago

The Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats Facing School Districts And How to Address Them

School districts face rising cyber risks—ransomware, phishing, breaches, DDoS, and insider threats. Preparation is the best cybersecurity defense.

5 months ago

Cybersecurity in Education: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

From safeguarding sensitive student data to preparing learners for in-demand digital careers, this article explores how cybersecurity is transforming classrooms

8 months ago

Cybersecurity Belongs in Every High School

As technology becomes central to education, cybersecurity is no longer optional. Schools must prepare students to protect data and navigate…

8 months ago

How Districts Can Survive a Cyberattack

Cyberattacks on school districts are frequent, targeted, and disruptive. With student records and critical systems online, the stakes have never…

9 months ago

The Growing Cybersecurity Crisis in K–12 Education

The most alarming aspect of the vanishing federal support is the uncertainty of who schools can call for help when…

11 months ago