K-12 Cybersecurity Archives

Federal Communication Commission Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel testifies during an oversight hearing to examine the Federal Communications Commission on Capitol Hill on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Jonathan Newton / Pool / Getty Images)

FCC to vote on $200 million cybersecurity program for schools, libraries

The FCC announced that it will vote next month on the $200 million pilot Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Program.

May 16, 2024 By Skylar Rispens

FCC proposes $200M cyber program for schools, libraries

The Federal Communications Commission is considering a new program that would provide schools and libraries "cybersecurity and advanced firewall services."

Jan 2, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

flags — The Arizona state flag flies between the United States flag and the Navajo Nation flag at the Visitor Center at Canyon de Chelly National Monument near Chinle, Arizona. (Robert Alexander / Getty Images)

Ransomware delayed pay for school staff in Arizona county

More than 4,500 employees across 14 school districts were affected by a ransomware attack targeting Pinal County, Arizona.

Oct 2, 2023 By Skylar Rispens

Many Kansas school districts never scan for vulnerabilities, auditor finds

The state's education commissioner said districts are not equipped to adhere to basic cybersecurity standards.

Oct 6, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., asks questions during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing to discuss protecting scientific integrity in response to the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, May 14, 2020. in Washington, DC. (Greg Nash / Pool / Getty Images)

House members want K-12 cyber funds in reconciliation

Six members signed a letter aimed at getting including education-sector cybersecurity included in a mammoth $3.5 billion budget bill.

Sep 28, 2021 By Benjamin Freed