Clifton, NJ - January 9, 2025 - The Cybersecurity Coalition today announced the AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Rubric, a new tool designed to help K–12 schools complete cybersecurity assessments faster and with greater clarity.
Built to support the Cybersecurity Rubric 2.0, the Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) Sidekick is an AI-powered agent that guides schools through the assessment process, reducing work that once took weeks. The CR Sidekick helps schools identify security gaps and develop clear, actionable improvement plans.
Designed To Build Confidence, Not Complexity
Integrated into the Google Sheets version of the Cybersecurity Rubric, the CR Sidekick acts like a personal coach, guiding districts step by step, simplifying complex concepts, and helping schools strengthen their cybersecurity posture without feeling overwhelmed.
School leaders can interact directly with the Sidekick to ask questions and receive clear, plain-language guidance during their cybersecurity assessments.
With the CR Sidekick, school districts can:
- Save critical time: Analyze supporting evidence in minutes—work that often takes weeks.
- Clarify unfamiliar terms: Understand complex cybersecurity terminology using real-world examples.
- Use trusted guidance: Access recommendations aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
- Build foundational policies: Receive draft policies and tailored action plans when gaps are identified.
Protecting your schools starts with knowing where you stand with cybersecurity, and the CR Sidekick helps you get there faster. Find everything you need to get started, including a breakdown of key features, step-by-step download instructions, and ready-to-use prompts designed to help you move from assessment to improvement with confidence.
