Guardrails for Growth: Turning the CCRE Cybersecurity Rubric into a Cybersecurity Strategy
Keeping school networks and student data secure can feel like chasing a moving target. Threats change. Technology changes. Expectations change. For school systems, the challenge is not just knowing what…
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CoSN’s Cybersecurity Readiness for Education (CCRE): It Starts with Knowing Where You Are
Every good roadmap starts with one important piece of information: You are here. The same is true for cybersecurity readiness. Before we can determine where we need to go next,…
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Cybersecurity: Not Just an IT Project, But a Strategic Imperative for Every International School Leader
When you hear “cybersecurity,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s a vision of the IT department, tucked away, battling digital foes behind firewalls and code.…
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THE END OF UNAUTHORISED THIRD-PARTY PLUGINS—A BLESSING OR CURSE FOR K-12 TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTS
This content is an exclusive benefit for CoSN members. If you're a member, log in and you'll get immediate access. If you're not yet a member, you'll be interested to…
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Supportive Environments in K-12 Cybersecurity
As cybersecurity professionals, we understand that technical tools are vital, yet we also understand that tools alone don’t stop incidents from occurring – People do. The best firewall that money…
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10 Key CoSN Back-to-School Resources for Ed Tech Leaders 2026
Purposeful Technology & Screen Time In today’s digital landscape, shifting the narrative from passive screen consumption to intentional, high-impact learning is paramount. CoSN’s Purposeful Education Technology and Screen Time Resources…
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AI for Good: Leveraging AI Tools in Cybersecurity
Introduction The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) reported that 82% of schools and districts have experienced some kind of “cyber incident. Cyber incidents disrupt instruction, expose student data,…
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Cybersecurity Readiness Committee (K-12 members & initiative sponsors)
The Cybersecurity Readiness Thought Leadership Committee provides strategic leadership for CoSN’s Cybersecurity Readiness for Education (CCRE) initiative by guiding the continued advancement of the Cybersecurity Readiness Framework, Rubric, and related…
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Download the Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) for Education
The Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) for Education is a free, self-assessment framework designed to help school districts evaluate and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. Choose the format below that best fits your…
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Making It Count How To Measure Cybersecurity Success
Cybersecurity Metrics That Matter: Using Data to Tell Your Security Story Created by the CoSN Cybersecurity Committee Introduction This document is intended to help K-12 information technology teams select, shape,…
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