Education: K-12 Cyber Security

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.

Why are underfunded organizations like schools targets of cyberattacks? Simply put, schools are low-hanging cyber fruit and there are a lot of them.

Staff and students need access to comprehensive training on how to identify concerning behaviors and how to raise these concerns when necessary.

A U.S. educational nonprofit has announced that nearly 900 schools using the organization’s services may have been affected by a recent data breach.

Research into safer school design indicates that most traditional security measures have pros and cons — especially in how they can influence students’ attitudes on their school’s security.

CISA announces a voluntary pledge for K-12 Education Technology software manufacturers to commit to designing products with greater security built in.

Michael Dorn, Executive Director at Safe Havens International, recounts his 40-plus years in the security industry and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Robert Soderberg, Vice President of Enterprise Safety & Security & Chief Safety, Security & Resiliency Officer at Adtalem Global Education, recalls his career.

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.

A new study reveals 30% of parents haven’t had conversations with their children about cybersecurity.

According to ThreatX research, consumers in the U.S. and U.K believe increasing cybersecurity education in schools will help close the talent gap.

With a goal of preventing gun violence, a Delaware school district has recently employed an AI-based gun detection system.

An Arkansas school district will utilize a new access control solution to enhance security at their future sports complex.

When developing school safety technology and emergency response plans, security leaders should consider the feelings of families and staff.