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Defend against cybersecurity threats to your school.

All educational institutions are at risk of falling victim to a cyberattack, and in recent years, K-12 schools have been an increasingly frequent target. These attacks can impact a school’s ability to carry out its educational obligations, protect sensitive student and staff data, and provide a safe and secure learning environment for our nation’s youth. 

Our Nation’s students are also spending more time online than ever before, using technology to complete homework, communicate with peers, and engage with teachers and school staff. Our growing dependence on technology systems - coupled with emerging, evolving, and increasingly deceptive cyber threats – demands enhanced awareness and vigilance when it comes to our online world. It is important for schools, parents, and students to stay safe online by taking proactive steps to defend against risks and strengthen cyber safety and security both at home and within schools.

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The federal government identified additional resources that highlight strategies for school safety. Use these resources to learn more about cybersecurity.

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Report
Cybersecurity
K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Privacy Enhancing, Interoperable, and Useful

Department of Education, 2023

This brief discusses prioritizing privacy and ensuring data protection measures so that schools can build trust with stakeholders and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive student data. It includes information on the implementation of data interoperability standards to allow the seamless exchange of data between different edtech applications and systems. This publication is part of a series of briefs on the key considerations facing educational leaders as they work to build and sustain core digital infrastructure for learning.
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Report
Cybersecurity
K-12 Digital Infrastructure Brief: Adequate and Future Proof

Department of Education, 2023

This brief discusses connections, speeds, and devices that should be designed to meet the needs of modern education with plans for financial sustainability. It is part of a series of briefs on key considerations facing educational leaders as they work to build and sustain core digital infrastructure for learning.
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Program
Cybersecurity
Safe Online Surfing

Department of Justice

This educational program helps children learn about online safety and digital citizenship. It offers interactive games that cover topics such as cyberbullying, online threats, and digital etiquette.
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