K-12 Cybersecurity on a Budget: Doing More with Less in the Age of Cuts

Tight budgets. Rising threats. Limited federal support.
2025 has brought unprecedented challenges for school district technology teams working to protect student and staff data and ensure online safety.
With ransomware attacks and data breaches on the rise, and federal cybersecurity support programs rolled back, how can K–12 districts maintain strong digital defenses and still safeguard students?
Watch ManagedMethods and a panel of K-12 tech pros, including Tim Miles, Director of Technology at Steamboat Springs School District; Claire Sexton, Cybersecurity Administrator at Kingman Unified SD; and Austin Isaacks, Director of Information Technology at High Island ISD explore the current threat landscape, share budget-conscious strategies, and discuss how layered defenses and smart tech adoption can strengthen cybersecurity and student safety—even with strained resources.
Attendees will leave with free tools, proven frameworks, and actionable guidance to help their teams adapt and protect in 2025.