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- With children exposed to technology from a young age, it’s imperative to integrate cybersecurity as early as elementary school curricula. Beyond safeguarding against cyberthreats, cybersecurity education empowers students to make informed decisions and fosters interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
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In January 2023, CISA released Protecting Our Future: Partnering to Safeguard K–12 organizations from Cybersecurity Threats. The report provides recommendations and resources to help K-12 schools and school districts address systemic cybersecurity risk.
- Protecting Our Future: Cybersecurity for K-12 - CISA
A new report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...
- Protecting Our Future: Cybersecurity for K-12 - CISA
- Recommendations For K-12 Organizations
- How Cisa Is Working with K-12
- How to Report K-12 Cyber Incidents
1. Invest in the most impactful security measures and build toward a mature cybersecurity plan. In an environment of limited resources, leaders should leverage security investments to focus on the most impactful steps. Begin with a small number of prioritized investments: 1. Deploy multi-factor authentication (MFA) 2. Mitigate known exploited vulne...
Cyberattacks, and the threat thereof, has strained resources and impacted delivery of critical education services across the nation. This has placed an untenable burden on our educational institutions and the populations that they serve and protect — children, parents, and educators. A continuing drumbeat of cyber intrusions is threatening the nati...
Every K-12 organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber incidents. CISA stands ready to help you prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks. When cyber incidents are reported quickly, we can use this information to render assistance and as warning to prevent other organizations and entities from...
Oct 14, 2024 · In K-12 schools, cybersecurity and student safety must be addressed as a unified priority. Protecting sensitive data and ensuring safe online interactions all contribute to a secure learning environment.
May 15, 2024 · Why is cybersecurity important for K-12 students? Cybersecurity is crucial for K-12 students because they are growing up in a digital age. Protecting their online presence and understanding the risks associated with the internet can help them navigate the digital world safely.
To ensure comprehensive cybersecurity education, educators should cover fundamental topics including privacy, cyberbullying, phishing scams, the significance of strong passwords, identity theft and the role of artificial intelligence.
As new, evolving, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats materialize, it is important that schools and school districts take proactive steps to: Minimize exposure to common attacks. Protect sensitive data and critical systems and. Enable safe, secure, and accessible learning experiences for all students.
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Cyber-risk forces K–12 educators to be as focused on keeping their students safe online as they are on keeping them physically safe. It’s a big job that requires collaboration among parents, teachers, administrators and IT teams.
