Education: K-12

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Security leaders across the U.S. have been using federal & state funds to bolster school safety in the wake of gun violence.

Weapons detection screening is being rolled out at Huntsville City Schools (HCS) and added onto existing security to protect students and staff.

A report detailing the effect of safety tools in K-12 schools was released with the use of wearable panic buttons doubling in the last year.

Newport News Public Schools conducted a survey to determine desired safety measures. Changes will include metal detectors and additional officers.

Richneck Elementary School, the Virginia school where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher, has reopened its doors with new safety protocols. 

Klamath Falls City Schools adopts ZeroEyes AI gun detection platform that will be layered on top of the schools’ existing security cameras.

CISA releases Protecting Our Future, which aims to support K-12 organizations with guidelines to prioritize their fight against cybersecurity risks.

Eric Crittendon has been named the new Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness for the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC).

What can K-12 school systems and higher education institutions do to implement a zero trust environment to boost cybersecurity defenses?

Regardless of which security controls an organization implements first, zero trust should be at the forefront of cyber resilience strategy.