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 team’s workflow.


Recommended: Cybersecurity Rubric Sidekick (CR Sidekick)

Best for most districts – Interactive & AI-Powered

  • Interactive maturity scoring aligned with NIST guidelines
  • AI-powered guidance and customized recommendations
  • Dynamic feedback to support action planning

CoSN Cybersecurity (CR) Sidekick


Standard Google Sheets Version

Best for collaborative online team evaluation

  • Fully editable and customizable
  • Easy real-time sharing across district teams
  • Cloud-based access anytime

Access the Standard Google Sheets Version


Additional Offline Formats

Note: Static options have limited functionality. A Google Sheets version is recommended for the best experience.

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