K-12
For ransomware, feds need more rigorous comms, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office issued a reminder to the federal agencies that help states and localities respond to ransomware.
K-12 cyber maturity improving, but still lags behind other sectors
A report from the Center for Internet Security found that K-12 schools are getting better at identity management, but still have a long way to go in improving their cyber postures.
Cyber threats in K-12 are 'here to stay'
Even without robust funding, there are still free and low-cost steps K-12 schools can take to improve their cyber defenses, speakers said at a CISA event.
Feds still behind on K-12 cybersecurity, audit finds
Congress' auditing arm found that CISA and the Department of Education need better coordination to improve K-12 cybersecurity.
California Gov. Newsom signs K-12 cyber reporting bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring school districts and local education boards to report cyberattacks to the state.
StateRAMP attracts more states, education sector
StateRAMP, which rates state and local cloud vendor security, has new partnerships with K12 Six and the University of North Carolina.
Education Department picks partners for K-12 tech strategy refresh
Four nonprofits will lead development of the U.S. Office of Educational Technology's next National Educational Technology Plan.
State edtech leaders say schools have insufficient cybersecurity funding
Just 6% of state edtech leaders say their states provide sufficient funding to protect K-12 schools from cyber attacks, according to new survey data.
Los Angeles Unified School District reports ransomware attack
The Los Angeles Unified School District, the nation's second-biggest K-12 system, said a ransomware attack is not expected to disrupt classes.
