PRESS RELEASE
Published May 6, 2023
Due to the growing number of cyber incidents in schools, cybersecurity has become an important part of K-12 education in recent years. In fact, statistics say that K-12 cyberattacks more than tripled over the pandemic, from 400 reported incidents in 2018 to over 1,300 in 2021.
Many states have passed K-12 cyber compliance requirements in response to these worries. One of the most important parts of the cyber compliance requirements for K-12 schools is the requirement to use basic security measures like implementing cybersecurity policies, cyber risk assessments, and cyber awareness and training. The requirement that schools report any cyber incidents is another important part of K-12 cyber compliance laws. By reporting these events, schools can work with federal and state agencies, along with other cybersecurity experts, to find potential threats and take steps to stop them.
Protecting schools from cyberattacks
The efforts towards protecting schools from cyberattacks seem to be gaining traction, according to V3 Cybersecurity, a unique company focused on contextualizing security programs from a business perspective. They are the purveyors of the…
