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K-12 Cybersecurity in 2026: What Districts Need to Watch, Plan For, and Prove

Cybersecurity is now part of day-to-day school operations. It affects classroom access, payroll, transportation, communications, student privacy, vendor relationships, and the ability of a district to recover when something goes wrong.

For K-12 leaders, the challenge in 2026 is not just knowing that threats exist. The harder work is understanding what is actually connected to the district environment, which controls are working, where gaps have developed, and what needs attention first.

Ransomware, phishing, identity compromise, and third-party risk continue to put pressure on schools. At the same time, districts are being asked to document stronger security practices, support compliance requirements, and make smart use of limited resources. That combination makes visibility one of the most important parts of a practical cybersecurity strategy.

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Inside the Attack Surface: What to Expect in Your First 30 Days and see what actually happens after deploying Attack Surface Management.

This recorded session walks through the first 30 days, from initial integrations and asset discovery to early detections, prioritization, and remediation. You’ll see how visibility develops, what issues surface first, and how teams begin turning insight into action.

Topics covered in this session include:
• Initial integrations and onboarding
• Asset discovery and inventory visibility
• Early detections and exposure identification
• Risk prioritization and remediation guidance
• A live demonstration of Sedara ASM

Watch it now: https://bit.ly/4o5JNsN