https://www.edweek.org/cybersecurity Cybersecurity en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:41:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-tips-for-schools-to-survive-tech-meltdowns/2026/03 It's important for schools to be able to pivot when the technologies they use daily are out of commission. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:41:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-tips-for-schools-to-survive-tech-meltdowns/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 The breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:06:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/a-potential-breach-of-an-anonymous-tip-app-could-have-exposed-sensitive-student-data/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 Continuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:17:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-school-leaders-can-combat-rising-cyber-threats/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-supercharging-cyberattacks-what-schools-need-to-know-and-do Schools are working to protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-is-supercharging-cyberattacks-what-schools-need-to-know-and-do https://www.edweek.org/technology/hackers-are-getting-really-smart-how-schools-can-boost-their-defenses/2026/02 What’s especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/hackers-are-getting-really-smart-how-schools-can-boost-their-defenses/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-students-tricked-teachers-with-phishing-emails-for-a-good-cause/2026/02 The exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-students-tricked-teachers-with-phishing-emails-for-a-good-cause/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 Many school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/technology/were-entering-a-new-phase-of-ai-in-schools-how-are-states-responding/2025/09 Artificial intelligence topped the list of state technology officials’ priorities for the first time in an annual survey. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:23:03 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/were-entering-a-new-phase-of-ai-in-schools-how-are-states-responding/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:55:05 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/cyberattacks-are-a-big-problem-can-schools-manage-without-federal-help/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 Here are practical tips for districts after they experience a hack. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:24:32 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-to-respond-to-a-cyberattack/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 When a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:38:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-schools-can-prevent-a-cyberattack/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 Experts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:48:11 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ai-fuels-increase-in-ransomware-attacks-against-schools/2025/08 https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 Cyberattacks are becoming more common in schools. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:46:31 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-teachers-need-to-take-cybersecurity-seriously/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 The incident shows the challenges school districts and education companies face in protecting sensitive data. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:34:21 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/tech-glitch-could-have-exposed-thousands-of-school-districts-confidential-files/2025/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 More extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:19:17 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 Schools stand to lose significant cybersecurity support as the Trump administration and DOGE slash and rearrange the federal government. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:48:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/4-things-to-know-about-school-cybersecurity-and-trump-funding-cuts/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:02:43 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-trump-budget-cuts-lead-to-more-cyberattacks-against-schools/2025/04 https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:52:58 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 https://www.edweek.org/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 The PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:56:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/close-to-a-worst-case-scenario-cybersecurity-expert-discusses-powerschools-data-breach/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 The company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:00:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-schools-should-know-about-the-powerschool-data-breach/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 https://www.edweek.org/technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 State education leaders worry funding for cybersecurity isn’t enough to cope with the worsening problem of attacks on schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/cybersecurity-demands-are-growing-funding-isnt-keeping-pace/2024/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:51:55 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 In addition to the use of AI in education, schools must pay attention to several big tech challenges. Tue, 14 May 2024 21:03:27 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/its-not-just-about-ai-schools-are-facing-5-other-tech-challenges-too/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 A new report from the Consortium for School Networking explores district tech leaders' top priorities and challenges. Fri, 10 May 2024 20:33:53 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-worries-district-tech-leaders-most-about-ai-its-not-about-teaching/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05 The Education Department is teaming up with a top research university to stem a wave of cyberattacks on schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 16:11:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/ed-tech-companies-are-vulnerable-to-cyberattacks-a-new-federal-effort-wants-to-help/2024/05