A growing body of research reveals that K-12 schools face significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, with many struggling to protect student data and critical systems from increasingly sophisticated threats. The latest findings underscore gaps in funding, training, and infrastructure, leaving educational institutions exposed to breaches that could disrupt learning and compromise sensitive information. Experts warn that the lack of standardized security measures creates uneven defenses across districts, while rising cyberattacks target schools with alarming frequency. The report calls for urgent collaboration between educators, policymakers, and cybersecurity professionals to address these systemic risks before they escalate further.


New report highlights cybersecurity challenges in K-12 schools  SC Media