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As top targets for bad actors, K–12 schools must secure access to their multiple digital assets. To better withstand identity-based attacks, school technology leaders must create a comprehensive incident access management plan that ensures teaching and learning remain flexible and efficient.

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Keys to Resilience

Warning: Without a robust cyber resilience strategy, schools risk learning interruption following a cyberattack. Get CDW’s expert insights on building a strong cyber resilience strategy to recover swiftly from a cyber breach.

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Start with Zero-Trust Basics

K–12 organizations need a solid foundation upon which to build their zero-trust security strategy. It takes careful planning, smart decision-making and thoughtful implementation, and school IT leaders don’t have to do it alone. Find expert advice and key technology solutions to help you get started with zero trust.

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K–12 networks house vulnerable student data, containing everything from Social Security numbers to health records. District IT leaders must take cybersecurity measures against ransomware, phishing attacks and other threats to ensure data protection. Follow our coverage to learn about the latest network defenses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.

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Overseeing Physical Security as an IT Professional

Don Hough

Q&A: CISA Safety Expert Dissects the Connections Between K–12 Physical Security and Cybersecurity

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Inventory as a Key Element of Incident Response Planning

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Review: Cortex XSOAR Protects Against Common Threats in K–12

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What Do Managed Security Services Look Like in K–12 Education?

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AI-Backed Physical Security Tools Improve School Safety

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CoSN2025: Incident Response Strategies Save K–12 Schools From Headaches

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How Schools Can Prepare for Artificial Intelligence-Backed Cyberattacks

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A Toolkit for Holistic Physical Security in School Buildings

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AI Creates Realistic Honeypots for Cybersecurity

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States Step Up to Help Schools Fight Hackers

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Windows 11 Delivers Built-In Security for Education and Beyond

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Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Education Earns an ‘A’

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Unlocking the Secrets That Protect Mt. Diablo’s Student Data

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3 Myths About Identity and Access Management

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Partnerships are a Surefire Way to Help Schools Bounce Back from Cybercrime

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Know2Protect Campaign Targets K–12 Educators

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How to Fortify Your School Networks After a Cyberattack

Vanessa Wrenn

Q&A: North Carolina’s Technology Leader for Schools Works to Level the Playing Field

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Q&A: The State of Zero-Trust Security in K–12 Schools

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Tips for Schools Applying for FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Funding

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Where Are You in Your Zero-Trust Maturity?

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How Schools Can Increase Their Chances of Winning Federal Cybersecurity Funding

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