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August 28, 2025

Sophos Warns K–12 Risks Are “Inside and Outside the Classroom”: Phishing Leads, Patching Lags

Sophos warns K–12 is at peak ransomware risk: phishing leads (22%), unpatched vulns close behind (21%), and recovery averages $2.28M. What to do now? MFA, layered email security, faster patching, MDR/24×7 coverage, and first-hour drills.

August 26, 2025

Phishing Is Still the No. 1 Door into K–12: Districts Double Down on MFA and Micro-Training

Phishing is still K–12’s #1 breach path. AI-polished lures fuel credential theft and ransomware, so districts are doubling down on MFA, micro-training, realistic simulations, and a one-hour reporting loop.

August 21, 2025

States Scramble to Backfill K–12 Cybersecurity as Federal Support Shrinks

States are backfilling K–12 cybersecurity as federal support shrinks—shared SOC/MDR, bulk SIEM, playbooks, micro-training—plus a 45-day rollout plan.

August 19, 2025

SIEM Becomes a Must-Have for K–12: What Districts Should Know Before Buying

K–12 SIEM is now a must-have for districts. Compare Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk ES & Fortinet FortiSIEM—pricing, day-one detections, staffing tips, and a 45-day rollout plan.

August 14, 2025

A Key Cyber Info-Sharing Law Nears Sunset: K–12 Leaders Brace for a Blind Spot

If the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act lapses, don’t stall—keep MS-ISAC pipelines active, verify high-risk requests, and document a Plan B partner list.

August 12, 2025

AP Cybersecurity & Networking Hit High Schools: Districts Start Tapping Students as Defenders

AP Cybersecurity & AP Networking hit high schools in 2025–26—hands-on, NICE/NIST-aligned courses that double as a district security force multiplier.

School Ransomware Jumps 23% : A 90-Day Playbook for K–12 to Cut Risk Fast

Ransomware up 23% in education. A 90-day K–12 plan MFA-first, phishing sims, segmentation, and rehearsed response turns policy into daily practice.

States Step In on School Cybersecurity: Here’s How Districts Can Turn Policy into Daily Practice

States are raising the K–12 cyber floor. Ohio’s TechGuard shows the playbook: shared training/sims, coordinated alerts, and evidence turned into daily routines.

Student Data Becomes Prime Target in K–12 Cyberattacks: Districts Rush to Tighten Access and Vendor Controls

Why kids’ records draw hackers and how schools fight back: data inventories, role-based access, MFA, segmentation, continuous monitoring, and micro-training that sticks.

AI Supercharges School Cyberattacks: Districts Pivot to Verification, Drills, and AI-Aware Training

AI-powered attacks are hitting schools—deepfakes, polished spear-phish, faster recon. Districts counter with verification checklists, simulation-based training, and incident-response drills.

In 2025, Schools Race to Meet 2024 K–12 Cybersecurity Laws: Here’s How They’re Doing It

2025: How K–12 districts are meeting 2024 cybersecurity laws—training, MFA, faster incident reporting, and audit-ready routines.

Multi‑Factor Authentication in K‑12: Choosing the Right Fit

Schools are considering hardware and soft‑token MFA options. Here’s how to choose the right fit and train users effectively.

AI‑Powered Attacks and Deepfakes: New Threats for Schools

AI is powering new cyber threats. This article explores AI‑enabled phishing, deepfakes and how schools can respond.

Quishing: QR Code Phishing Threatens Classrooms

Malicious QR codes are the newest phishing weapon. Discover how quishing works and how to protect your school.

PowerSchool Breach Reveals Weak Links in Digital Trust

The PowerSchool breach exposed millions of records. Learn how the attack unfolded and the lessons districts must heed.

Ransomware Surge Hits Schools: Why Education Is Under Siege

Ransomware attacks are surging against schools. This article explains why education is a prime target and how districts can defend themselves.