News & Resources

In education, we continuously strive to improve all practices to benefit our schools and communities. This process, known as "continuous improvement," involves analyzing various components to approach new initiatives systematically. This information drives our collaborative efforts and implementation planning.

The cybersecurity landscape constantly evolves, and K-12 school districts must stay ahead of the curve to protect their systems and data. The recently released NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 provides a clear governance component for a comprehensive and flexible approach to cybersecurity risk management, making NIST 2.0 an even more ideal framework for educational institutions.

EdTech leaders, this is the cybersecurity news you've been waiting for! A new and improved set of National Cybersecurity Standards is ready to help you manage your cybersecurity risks. After ten years, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) has released NIST CSF 2.0.

In April 2023, the Cybersecurity Coalition for Education was formed with a mission of helping schools become more cyber-secure. As we mark the one-year anniversary in April 2024, the Coalition celebrates a year of accomplishments and continued growth!

The Cybersecurity Coalition for Education and Advisory Council is excited to announce the immediate availability of version 2.0 of the Cybersecurity Rubric along with updated training for Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluators (CCREs).

Today, the Cybersecurity Coalition, a consortium of leading EdTech organizations committed to enhancing cybersecurity preparedness in schools, proudly announces the successful training of 300 Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluators (CCRE).

Education technology leaders ClassLink, ENA by Zayo, and Security Studio have pioneered a cybersecurity initiative to help schools become cyber-secure. The initiative is set to revolutionize the way K-12 schools approach cybersecurity, making it more accessible and affordable.