Education: K-12 Cyber Security

In the ever-evolving landscape of school safety, ensuring the security and well-being of students, staff and visitors has become a critical priority. 

The CISA has released a new resource to assist K-12 schools establish tailored approaches to threat management. 

A layered security approach that utilizes emerging technology can serve as a force multiplier for school security personnel.

A new survey reveals IT leaders’ concerns about cybersecurity in education. 

Security leaders weigh in on the Highline Public Schools cyberattack. 

As education systems work to address security challenges with limited resources, data-driven video technology has emerged as an effective solution.

A national survey of K-12 educators shows a majority regularly consider their physical safety while at work. 

More than 650,000 records across various educational institutions have been exposed in the last 60 days. 

To protect K-12 students and staff, school safety planning committees have to consider the incidents that occur outside of the traditional classroom.

By proactively taking certain security measures, security teams can fortify their digital infrastructure and ensure a safer school environment year-round.

To bring surveillance systems up to date, schools are beginning to explore the potential of artificial intelligence.

Safety in education requires a layered approach, often involving multiple forms of technology. 

Learn how Arizona’s largest school district improved operational efficiency through key management. 

Little Rock School District historically faced challenges accessing advanced safety technology tools and software. Then, the district adopted wearable panic buttons. 

A Michigan school district has selected an artificial intelligence (AI)-based gun detection platform as a way to proactively protect its students and faculty against gun-related violence.

Murray Community School District in Iowa has announced that they will be deploying an AI-driven gun detection platform to protect against gun violence.

Many organizations are vulnerable to risk, yet a majority of cyber leaders express confidence that their organization can manage risk. 

Appomattox County Public Schools will utilize a new gun detection technology to improve on-campus security. 

A city school district in Michigan has recently adopted a new gun detection technology to reduce the risks of gun violence on school grounds. 

The Mount Pulaski Community Unified School District has upgraded campus security measures against gun violence. 

A recent report reveals an increase in initial ransom demand amounts. Furthermore, vulnerabilities detected in 2022 are continuing to be exploited. 

The Utah State Board of Education has announced additional security measures for public K-12 schools, including gun detection software statewide.

Germantown Academy has deployed a proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution has been deployed by to protect students, staff and visitors from gun-related violence.

Enterprise security executives can harness the power of VMS to optimize operations in the retail sector.

New Jersey’s largest school district implements proactive security and situational awareness platform to mitigate gun-related violence.

As is the case with any industry, more technology means more sensitive data stored in online environments, making safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining privacy more of a priority than ever. As students and teachers increasingly rely on education-specific devices and applications, those users and organizations become more of a target for hackers. 

Leon County Schools in Florida deploys an AI-based security and situational awareness platform across five high school campuses in an effort to mitigate gun-related threats.

Reeds Spring School District discovered in late September that threat actors had gained access to files between April 26, 2023 and May 18, 2023. 

The prevalence of active shooter incidents have forced security leaders to rethink their physical security strategies.

Security magazine highlights emergency and mass communications products for schools, organizations and government systems.