Essential Cybersecurity Protections for the 2022-23 School Year by K12 SIX

Essential Cybersecurity Protections for the 2022-23 School Year

Cybersecurity risk management can be described as a ‘wicked’ problem—i.e., one that defies easy solutions and quick fixes, in part because cybersecurity risks are constantly evolving. For K-12 organizations, the cybersecurity challenge is compounded by limited resources and staffing, a lack of compliance mandates, and loosely coordinated, complex IT operations.

This webinar focuses on the cybersecurity trends top of mind for school leaders as the 2022-23 school year kicks off, their priorities, and K12 SIX Essential Cybersecurity Protections, a dozen actionable cybersecurity controls that all school districts should prioritize for implementation. Featured speakers include:

• Doug Levin, National Director, K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX)
• Mike Howdyshell, Director of Technology, Augusta County Public Schools (VA)
• Jeremy White, Security Administrator, Augusta County Public Schools (VA)
• April Mardock, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer and Operations Manager, Seattle (WA) Public Schools