Cybersecurity for School Superintendents

Balancing safety and security with teaching and learning

The goal of the Cybersecurity for School Superintendents program is to educate superintendents on cybersecurity and provide an opportunity for district leaders to evaluate their needs and develop a strategy to address these needs.

During this program, participants will:

• Understand the current cybersecurity landscape including the impact on all facets of district operations.
• Reflect on and respond to the district’s current cybersecurity program determining the priorities and risk tolerance of the district and its stakeholders while focusing on awareness, plans, decision-making processes, and capabilities.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and incident response plans to minimize loss or theft of information and disruption of services.
• Know and understand the purpose and structure of resources and frameworks available to education leaders to establish a standard for cybersecurity.
• Share strategies for implementing K-12 cybersecurity programs that lead to certifications and credentials for students in order to address workforce needs.
• Strengthen connections among agencies, organizations, and school leaders.