Cybersecurity for K-12 Schools and School Districts: Developing a Cyber Annex. Fact Sheet

Safe, secure, resilient, and accessible education system infrastructure, both physical and digital, is an essential factor for success. Yet, the digital infrastructure in the nation's K-12 schools is increasingly under threat from malicious cyber actors. This fact sheet: (1) describes the most common types of cyber threats currently facing school districts and individual schools; (2) offers strategies for preparing for cyber threats; (3) shares actionable recommendations that key school community groups can take before, during, and after a cybersecurity incident; and (4) provides information on how to incorporate cybersecurity considerations into every step of emergency operations plans through the creation and modification of a Cyber Annex.