Introduction
Across the globe, K-12 institutions are increasingly adopting new technologies to facilitate learning and prepare students with future-ready skills. But along with this progress also comes the potential for increased cybersecurity risks. As more schools and districts find themselves the victims of malicious cyberattacks, K-12 educators, learning specialists, paraprofessionals, and school support staff play a key role in protecting themselves and their students.
This module emphasizes the importance of establishing strong cybersecurity practices in the classroom while building a culture of cyber awareness, vigilance, and preparedness with students. Following the recent key findings and recommendations of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), K-12 educators gain the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to develop and implement effective cybersecurity practices while safeguarding their students and classroom from the growing threat of cyberattacks.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Implement practical strategies for identifying and responding to common school cyber threats.
- Communicate basic cybersecurity measures to students and other staff to safeguard devices, communication tools, and critical data.
- Advocate for cybersecurity by asking questions of your school’s IT leadership team.
- Engage in cybersecurity education opportunities for yourself, students, and school.