K‑12 Cybersecurity Foundations: A Practical Framework for Implementing Fundamental Cyber Controls
K‑12 districts face persistent and evolving cyber threats that can disrupt learning, compromise school operations, and expose sensitive student data. In this session, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) School Safety Task Force will introduce its recently released K‑12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos and supplemental materials to help K-12 districts prevent and mitigate the most prevalent cyber threats. Attendees will walk through the eight cybersecurity objectives covered in the resources and discover customizable actions that all districts can take to build and maintain effective cybersecurity programs.
Top 3 Actionable Takeaways:
Top 3 Actionable Takeaways:
- Gain a roadmap to make meaningful cybersecurity progress in alignment with their district’s resources and needs.
- Understand how CISA frames cybersecurity as a key element of school safety and resilience.
- Identify cost-effective and practical steps, backed by recognized cybersecurity frameworks, to support district leadership and planning discussions.
Speaker Details
Andrew Dominic
Engagement Manager, School Safety Task Force, CISA
Event Topic
Big Data, Cybersecurity, K-12 / Higher EducationRelevant Audiences
All Education
Event Type
Virtual / Online
Event Subtype
Webinar / Webcast
When
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 1:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Organizer