Beyond the Firewall: Threats Facing K-12 Districts

K-12 networks face a constant barrage of threats—phishing, malware, spam, and other attacks that exploit the open, high-traffic nature of school environments. This session breaks down the most common network-side risks districts encounter today and what makes K-12 IT teams uniquely vulnerable.

In this we’ll explore:

• Not All Network Threats Deserve Equal Attention: Learn to spot what's actually most dangerous for your district so you can focus resources where they matter most.
• Resource Constraints as the Real Vulnerability: Limited staff and budget are often the real issue, not the attacks themselves, leaving IT teams overextended.
• The Limits of Perimeter Defense: A locked-down network won't help if a stolen password gets someone in anyway, making identity protection critical.