Strengthening K-12 Cybersecurity: Simple Steps for Safer Schools

Please join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force on Thursday, May 28 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual training on cybersecurity best practices for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. This panel discussion will explore the current cyber threat landscape affecting K-12 schools and districts and offer actionable strategies to address emerging cyber risks, enhance K-12 cybersecurity programs, and foster a culture of cyber resilience.Event DetailsWhen: May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDTWhere: Microsoft Teams Live (access link to be provided to registrants one day in advance of the event)The subject matter covered during this event will be particularly relevant to school and district administrators, K-12 information technology and cybersecurity staff, school security staff, emergency management professionals, and other members of the school safety community. If you have any questions, please contact the CISA School Safety team at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov.CISA’s School Safety Virtual Trainings are designed to address key school safety issues facing the K-12 academic community. Each virtual training features leaders and subject matter experts from a range of public sector organizations, who share information, best practices and resources available to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from critical school safety threats and risks. Learn more about CISA’s school safety efforts here.If you require a reasonable modification to fully participate in this event, please email both SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov and CISA.PACT_Compliance@cisa.dhs.gov as soon as possible with your request.