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From geography to geometry, what is it about schools that all of a sudden has threat actors circling like sharks, and how can educators and administrators guard against becoming the next cyberattack victim?

School districts need to increase their awareness and preparedness to combat cyberattacks. Governments and businesses need to join forces to support districts via training, testing and tools to ensure threat detection, appropriate response and minimal damage.

The Threat Intelligence Report from Avertium analyzed Black Kite cybersecurity findings to rank the top five cybersecurity threats facing the education sector, including ransomware, data breaches and more.

Nine Axon AI Ethics Board members resigned following Axon's announcement last week that it will build drones equipped with Tasers and real-time surveillance to tackle mass shootings. 

School administrators, staff, and local emergency responders must complete a thorough risk assessment and all-hazards assessment of schools and their campuses. 

A press conference held by the Texas Department of Public Safety discussed the timeline of events during the May 24 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers.

School dismissals present security risks to students and other stakeholders in the school community. Using security technology can help school administrators keep track of their students during dismissal and pickup times.

Chicago Public Schools has suffered a data breach that compromised the personal information of 500,000 students and more than 56,000 employees. 

Nineteen students and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas' Robb Elementary School, the deadliest school shooting since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

School security leaders across Ohio can use safety grant funding to upgrade security cameras, intercom systems and visitor management systems.