Secure K-12 school IT practices and systems with Microsoft tools

Intermediate
School Leader
Azure
Windows

In this module, you learn to implement CISA-recommended cybersecurity practices to manage cybersecurity risks, maintain security protocols, and detect and respond to incidents as a K-12 IT professional.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Understand the threat landscape in K-12 education and federal recommendations for strengthening school cybersecurity.

  • Complete a comprehensive risk assessment for your school’s infrastructure and data systems.

  • Protect networks and increase data security with access control, authentication, and backup measures.

  • Create an incident response plan to handle cybersecurity issues that arise in your school.

  • Explore security awareness and training programs for leaders, educators, families, and students.

  • Understand how other schools implement cybersecurity initiatives.