Cybersecurity Insights for Texas School Districts
Protect your students and staff with tools tailored for Texas’s challenges.
Texas
With over 5.5 million students, Texas’s K-12 schools have made cybersecurity a priority. State law (SB 820) requires each district to adopt a cybersecurity policy and designate a coordinator, and annual staff training is mandated to help counter escalating cyber threats across Texas districts.
Public Schools
Total number of public schools.
K–12 Students
Total K–12 student enrollment.
School Districts
Number of school districts statewide.
K-12 Laws & Compliance
Understanding Your State's Privacy Regulations for Staff & Students
Essential Strategies for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Your School District
Empower Your Team with Proven Cyber Preparedness Techniques
Implementing effective training programs is crucial for both staff and students.
Develop Comprehensive Incident Response Plans for Quick Action
A well-defined plan ensures a swift and organized response to incidents.
Enhance Security with Regular Phishing Simulation Exercises
Simulations help identify vulnerabilities and improve threat recognition skills.
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FAQs
Stay informed about essential data privacy laws affecting your state's K–12 education system.
Common threats include ransomware attacks, phishing emails, and breaches of student data.
Texas law requires districts to have a cybersecurity plan and coordinator, and to train staff on cybersecurity best practices.
Utilize free resources from the state and CISA, train staff regularly, update software, and use strong authentication to protect accounts.
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