Cybersecurity in K–12 education is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a district-wide leadership responsibility.
Acture Solutions and NYSCOSS presented an engaging and practical webinar on how school districts are strengthening their cybersecurity posture through governance, culture, and accountability—not just tools.
Cybersecurity remains one of the biggest challenges facing K-12 school districts today. In this webinar, education technology leaders and district administrators discuss practical approaches to implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), improving cybersecurity maturity, and protecting sensitive student and staff information.
Key topics include:
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NIST CSF implementation in school districts
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Cybersecurity governance and risk management
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Data protection and privacy compliance
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Software vetting and vendor risk assessment
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Security awareness and organizational accountability
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Lessons learned from real-world district experiences
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Building a sustainable cybersecurity strategy for education
- Why cybersecurity must extend beyond IT into a district-wide governance effort
- Common challenges when building a cyber governance program—and how to overcome them
- Proven strategies to engage leadership, staff, and stakeholders
- Real-world lessons from district implementations
- Actionable steps to build or strengthen your own cyber governance team
Whether you're a technology director, superintendent, IT administrator, cybersecurity professional, or education leader, this discussion provides valuable insights into strengthening cybersecurity across educational institutions.
What You’ll Learn
About the Session
With research showing that up to 95% of breaches stem from human error, districts must move from reactive security to a proactive, organization-wide approach.
This interactive, panel-style discussion features experienced education and cybersecurity leaders sharing what actually works—from gaining buy-in to sustaining momentum and adapting to evolving threats.
Watch the webinar recording here.
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